Volkswagen AG heads into its annual shareholder meeting facing growing pressure from investors to prove that its restructuring efforts are moving fast enough to address deepening industry challenges. The scrutiny has intensified following BMW’s decision to lower its profitability outlook, reinforcing concerns over weakening demand, rising competition from Chinese automakers, and an increasingly complex global trade environment.
Investors are expected to focus on whether CEO Oliver Blume’s turnaround strategy can restore earnings growth while positioning Europe’s largest automaker for long-term competitiveness. The debate comes as Volkswagen attempts to balance cost reductions, investments in electrification and software development, and shareholder expectations for sustained dividend payments.
Since Blume took the helm, Volkswagen has made progress in several areas. Development…
