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Is Seat going to disappear? Government trusts in continuity while Volkswagen ponders its future

Euronews Portugal10 September 2026 at 11:13

The Spanish government expressed confidence in Seat's continuity, despite the uncertainties surrounding the car brand's future. The executive's position comes after Volkswagen left several scenarios for the company open beyond 2030.

Volkswagen, which owns Seat, has not yet decided the fate of the Spanish brand. The German company left this indefiniteness expressed, not yet presenting a concrete plan for the subsidiary's future.

Seat, which has its headquarters in Martorell, near Barcelona, faces a moment of great uncertainty within the Volkswagen group. The Spanish brand now awaits a definitive decision from the German group's management regarding its medium and long-term strategic positioning.

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