
The Minister of Business and Made in Italy Adolfo Urso announced on
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Ducati, a motorcycle company from Borgo Panigale, is part of the Volkswagen group through Lamborghini-Audi. The German group has announced a recovery plan which includes 60,000 job cuts and the possible liquidation of Seat.
Ready to start a path that can safeguard Ducati. Words written today on A plan which includes, among other things, the liquidation of one of the German group's foreign brands, the Spanish Seat.
"This morning I spoke with the CEO of Ducati, Claudio Domenicali – wrote Urso – agreeing on a path that can allow us to safeguard such an important company, a symbol of Made in Italy, of which we are all proud. Even in this circumstance, which also confirms the value of the company, which many envy us, we will make the best use of the tools at our disposal so that this country's heritage can continue to represent us with its extraordinary sporting, technological and market successes, an example of excellence and quality".
The Volkswagen plan involves the overall cutting of 60 thousand jobs.
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The Italian government will take measures to support Ducati in the coming months
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