It's OVER - Volkswagen SHUTS DOWN in Germany After 88 Years

For nearly 90 years, Volkswagen has stood at the heart of Germany’s industrial power. But now, something unprecedented is happening. For the first time in its 88-year history, Volkswagen is ending vehicle production at a factory inside Germany — and the site is Dresden. This is not a temporary pause or slowdown. It’s a permanent closure, and it signals far deeper problems facing Volkswagen, the German economy, and the global auto industry.

In this video, we break down why Volkswagen is shutting down production in Germany, how rising energy costs after Europe cut itself off from Russian energy have reshaped German manufacturing, and why weakening demand in China, Europe, and the United States is putting enormous pressure on Europe’s largest automaker. We also explore how high EV costs, slower-than-expected electric vehicle adoption, and competition from cheaper Chinese EVs are forcing Volkswagen to rethink its entire strategy.

At the same time, Germany is facing mounting economic strain. With approval ratings for Chancellor Merz’s government at historic lows, and political focus shifting toward militarization and war preparation, the country’s industrial base is showing visible cracks. Volkswagen’s restructuring plans, job cuts, reduced production hours, and plant shutdowns in Dresden, Zwickau, and Emden may be just the beginning.

This video explains:

• Why the Volkswagen Dresden plant closure is historically significant
• How EU energy policy and the loss of Russian energy impacted German industry
• Why EV demand is slowing and what that means for European automakers
• Volkswagen’s €160 billion investment challenge and shrinking cash flow
• What this signals for the future of German manufacturing and living standards

If Volkswagen — long considered untouchable — can shut down production in Germany, the question becomes: who’s next?