Vodafone Germany job cuts and AI restructuring

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1. 1 Apr 2024Background

   Marcel de Groot takes over as CEO of Vodafone Germany

   Marcel de Groot became head of Vodafone Germany on 1 April 2024, succeeding Philippe Rogge, with the task of stabilising the business.

2. 1 Jul 2024Background

   Germany ends the cable TV service-charge privilege on 1 July 2024

   On 1 July 2024, Germany's Nebenkostenprivileg expired, ending landlords' right to bill cable TV through service charges and hitting Vodafone's TV base.

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   9 Nov

   Vodafone to cut or move 2,300 jobs in Germany, with AI taking on more work

   Vodafone Germany plans to cut or relocate about 2,300 of its 12,000 jobs within two years, as the telecoms giant loses customers and leans more on AI.