Qatar Said to Seek More Influential Role at Crisis-Stricken VW

Qatar, the third largest shareholder in Volkswagen AG, is exploring ways to expand its influence within the German carmaker, with a bigger role on the supervisory board as one possible scenario, according to people familiar with the discussions. Among the possibilities being discussed is enlarging the so-called presidium of the supervisory board, which makes up the inner circle of the most senior steering committee at the company, to eight people from six and granting the Qatar representative a role for the first time, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the talks are private.