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  • Affairs
  • Lisbon
  • Episode 3898
  • 04 Sep 2026
  • 30 min

What the biggest restructuring in Volkswagen’s history says about Germany

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  • The Briefing
  • Affairs
  • Lisbon
  • Episode 3898
  • 30 min

Could Volkswagen’s restructuring actually be a positive sign that corporate Germany is facing up to reality? Plus: Monocle’s Quality of Life Conference under way in Lisbon. 

Host
  • Thomas Waterhouse
Contributors
  • Christy O'Grady
  • Nkele Martin
  • Steph Chungu
Guests
  • Yuan Potts
  • Nic Monisse
  • Marcus Schoegel
Producer
  • Chris Cermak

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