In Germany, Volkswagen faces an internal crisis as sales continue to fall, and the company is considering drastic measures to stay afloat. Audi, one of Volkswagen's premium brands, saw an 11.3% decline in sales in the second quarter of 2024, while Volkswagen experienced a 5.2% drop. To mitigate the effects of these setbacks, Volkswagen is contemplating plant closures and workforce reductions in Germany—a move that has sparked outrage among unions and workers' representatives.