Volkswagen to sell Osnabrück plant to Aurelius and Lower Saxony

Published Sep 7, 09:23 AM UTC

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Volkswagen has announced its intention to sell the Osnabrück plant to financial investor Aurelius and the state of Lower Saxony. The site will be gradually transformed into a center of excellence for security and defense solutions, according to the automaker. This move marks a significant shift in Volkswagen's industrial strategy, as it divests from traditional automotive manufacturing at this location. The involvement of the state of Lower Saxony, which is already a major shareholder in Volkswagen, underscores the strategic importance of the plant's conversion. The announcement was made on September 7, 2026, by German newspaper Die Welt. Further details are expected to follow shortly.

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Volkswagen intends to sell its Osnabrück plant to financial investor Aurelius and the state of Lower Saxony, the automaker announced.

The site is to be gradually developed into a center of excellence for security and defense solutions.

More details to follow.

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Original headline: Volkswagen will Werk in Osnabrück verkaufen

Original language: DE

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