Volkswagen Osnabrück Plant Negotiations Shift from Chinese Manufacturers to Rafael Defense (heise.de)

• VW not negotiating with Chinese firms over Osnabrück.
• Advanced talks with Rafael for defense production.
• Plant may shift to military equipment manufacturing.

"Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume has clarified that the company is not negotiating with Chinese manufacturers regarding the Osnabrück plant, but continues talks with Israeli defense company Rafael. The plant may be converted for military equipment production, marking a strategic pivot. This comes as the German auto industry seeks new uses for its manufacturing capacity amid market shifts."