Volkswagen controlling families demand urgent management action
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Volkswagen, Porsche SE
Germany
August 2026
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Controlling families of Volkswagen are urging management to take immediate action. The company is at a historic crossroads, requiring cost reductions and improved decision-making. This follows a decline in Porsche SE's adjusted half-year earnings.
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