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Without it, the half would have shown a small profit.\n\n## The cuts\n\nVodafone will cut 2,300 jobs in Germany.[^4] The positions go over two financial years.[^5] Talks with employee representatives start in early 2027.[^6]\n\nThe German business will merge customer service with its consumer and business sales units.[^7] It will expand its use of artificial intelligence across the company.[^8] It already uses AI for network fault analysis, customer service support and advertising campaigns.[^9]\n\n## The other half of the report\n\nThe same statement carried good news for shareholders. Revenue for the half rose 11.4% to €21.9 billion.[^10] Vodafone raised its earnings outlook for the full year.[^11]\n\nThe market was not persuaded. 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