The perspective of liberal says:
- Volkswagen is considering closing two German factories to cut costs and adapt to the shift towards electric vehicles.
- The proposed closures would be the company's first factory closures in Germany.
- The move is aimed at reducing costs and increasing profitability, as electric vehicles are currently less profitable.
- European carmakers, including Volkswagen, are struggling to compete with Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers.
- The proposed closures have sparked concerns about job losses and the impact on the German economy.
- The German government is already facing pressure over its handling of the economy and the rise of the far-right.