Reuters has learned about the risks of the German car industry losing 125,000 jobs.
The German automotive industry sector may lose 125,000 jobs by 2035 if the European Union (EU) does not take action to increase Berlin's competitiveness in the market, the German Automobile Industry Association (VDA) said. This was reported by the Reuters news agency on May 13.
Experts emphasize that in this case, the total reduction of jobs in the country from 2019 will amount to about 225 thousand.
The VDA reported that the current European rules on carbon dioxide emissions for cars and trucks, which allow the registration of new vehicles only from 2035, endanger 50,000 jobs in Germany.
At the same time, the association believes that a wider choice of cars with different types of engines could save these jobs.
Over the past three years, Europe's largest automakers have faced a deep crisis caused by weak demand for electric vehicles, competition from China, and high energy costs. Mercedes-Benz and Porsche recorded a sharp drop in profits in 2024-2025.
On April 19, The Wall Street Journal reported on the reorientation of German automakers to manufacture weapons. According to the publication, Germany is striving to become a European center for the production of weapons amid the recession in the automotive and heavy industries.
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