Volkswagen Restructuring Shock: Volkswagen is reportedly preparing a major overhaul that could cut up to 100,000 jobs and close four German plants, with management also weighing a split of passenger-car and components units—an idea that could collide with the Volkswagen law, unions, and Lower Saxony’s influence. Automotive Jobs Pressure: The plan is framed as a response to tariffs, rising costs, and intensifying Chinese EV competition, setting up a likely standoff with labor representatives ahead of supervisory board discussions. DFB Leadership Under Fire: After Germany’s World Cup exit to Paraguay on penalties, coach Julian Nagelsmann says he wants to stay, but admits public support is unlikely and that the team is no longer “first-class.” Workplace Safety Tragedy: Police say a custody dispute may have driven a shooting at a youth welfare facility in Stade, northern Germany, killing six employees; the suspect was arrested. EU Skills & Investment Lens: A McKinsey report warns Europe faces a 750–800bn euro annual investment gap, while Germany’s net productive investment rate is cited as falling to 0.2% of GDP. Tech for HR-Relevant Operations: CARUSO Dataplace and Polestar are partnering to make standardized in-vehicle EV data available to business fleets via secure API access.