(FILES) Employees of German car maker Volkswagen (VW) carry flags of German trade union IG Metall as they take part in a rally to protest against restructuring and mass job cut plans at the VW plant in Zwickau, eastern Germany on July 9, 2026. Volkswagen's boss told employees on July 13, 2026 a further 50,000 jobs could go at the struggling auto giant, according to an internal memo seen by AFP, confirming reports the group is targeting 100,000 cuts worldwide. (Photo by Jens SCHLÜTER / AFP via Getty Images)