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The situation escalated when a large rally of 20,000 Volkswagen employees took place at the company's Wolfsburg plant. Addressing the crowd, CEO Oliver Blume emphasized the need for drastic changes to keep the company afloat in an increasingly competitive market, particularly citing pressures from the Chinese automotive sector. This admission, however, only served to intensify feelings of distrust and anger among workers who fear for their jobs and financial security.