Tiefstand der Beschäftigung: Jobabbau in der Autoindustrie verschärft sich
Die deutsche Autoindustrie verliert Jobs wie nie zuvor: 42.300 weniger binnen eines Jahres. Auch in anderen Branchen schwindet die Beschäftigung.
The German auto industry is experiencing the sharpest job cuts of any sector, falling to its lowest employment levels since 2005 by the end of the first half of 2026. The Federal Statistical Office reported a decline of 42,300 jobs, or 5.8 percent, in just one year. While other manufacturing sectors saw job losses as well, the reduction was slower.
Overall, the manufacturing sector saw a 2.7 percent drop in employment, to 5.29 million. The auto sector lags behind machinery (905,900 employees) among Germany's largest industries. Job losses were particularly severe in suppliers of parts and vehicle accessories (-7.6 percent), while the manufacturers themselves shed 6.1 percent of their workforce.
The decline in the smaller sector of suppliers for car bodies, chassis, and trailers grew by 10.0 percent to 42,800. The decline in employment in the industry has been ongoing, with the German Automotive Industry Association warning in May of up to 225,000 job losses by 2035. Several manufacturers and suppliers have also announced austerity measures and layoffs.
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