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Volkswagen boss backs EU plan to bolster domestic European industry

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Oliver Blume says ‘Made in Europe’ rules to counter rapid rise of lower-price Chinese brands ‘must reward real value creation’ The boss of Volkswagen has backed EU proposals to boost its domestic industry, arguing European carmakers need to be able t…

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  • Reported by The Guardian and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:53:01 UTC.

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