Volkswagen has announced a deal with European unions to avoid factory closures in Germany and massive strikes. As part of the agreement, more than 35,000 jobs will be eliminated in a “socially responsible” manner by 2030,

Volkswagen announced a “Christmas miracle” with sweeping changes to its German operations but no immediate factory closures, layoffs, or wage cuts. Still, some 35,000 jobs are on the chopping block in the coming soon.

German carmaker Volkswagen's deal with unions — that would see 35,000 future job cuts in Germany — is "good news" for the company, its CEO said Sunday.

Volkswagen has reached a deal with the IG Metall trade union which will avert plant closures in Germany and avoid immediate compulsory redundancies. The two sides have, however, agreed to cut more than 35,000 jobs across the country in a "socially responsible manner" by 2030, in order to save some €15bn (£12.4bn).

It outlines a major cost-cutting plan that includes 35,000 job cuts in Germany and the closure of multiple factories. Volkswagen aims to reduce domestic production capacity by 734,000 vehicles annually,

After extensive negotiations, the German labor union IG Metall and the management of Volkswagen have reached an agreement. VW has decided not to close German factories, but it will significantly reduce its workforce.