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VW crisis leaves thousands of Styrians fearing for their jobs

Volkswagen in crisis: after the Works Council openly addressed the Group's drastic plans on Monday, the first warning strikes took place on Wednesday.(Bild: AFP)

The staggering Volkswagen Group is also putting the already crisis-ridden Styrian industry on alert. The all-important automotive sector is coming under further pressure, with thousands of jobs at stake.

Tens of thousands of jobs are in jeopardy and at least three plants are to be closed: After the works council laid the VW Group's plans openly on the table on Monday, it became clearer than ever: the flagship of the German car industry is slipping deeper and deeper into crisis.