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Volkswagen plans major layoffs, to shut at least three German plants, works council head says

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Volkswagen plans to shut at least three factories in Germany , lay off tens of thousands of staff and permanently shrink its remaining plants in Europe 's biggest economy.

The comments mark a major escalation of a conflict between Volkswagen 's workers and the group's management.

Volkswagen is under severe pressure to cut costs and remain competitive in light of weaker demand from China .

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