Branchenkrise: „Sonst sterben wir in Schönheit“ – Bosch-Betriebsräte fordern Taskforce zur Rettung der Autoindustrie
Die Arbeitnehmervertreter des weltgrößten Autozulieferers plädieren für ein gemeinsames Vorgehen gegen den Niedergang der eigenen Industrie. „Made in Europe“-Regeln sollen zügig und verbindlich kommen.
In a critical industry crisis, Bosch employees are urging the creation of a national taskforce to rescue the auto industry. The representatives of Bosch, the world's largest automotive supplier, demand a coalition of employers, workers, trade unions, and politicians to prevent the loss of tens of thousands of jobs and technological resources.
The Gesamtbetriebsrat of Bosch Mobility, representing approximately 74,000 employees at around 40 German locations, has presented a comprehensive position paper at its headquarters in Gerlingen, near Stuttgart.
Bosch Mobility's top executive, Frank Sell, emphasizes that the industry transformation is only possible if valuable assets and jobs remain in Europe. A pragmatic and immediately implementable industrial policy with clear "Made in EU" rules is essential to provide the sector with time to become competitive. The taskforce must develop feasible solutions prioritizing collective competitiveness over partisan and short-term corporate interests, affecting the fate of 13 million workers.
The Gesamtbetriebsrat of Bosch Mobility explicitly acknowledges the transition towards electromobility and climate protection in its position paper. However, it warns sternly about the consequences of political and economic mismanagement, stating that without reliable regulatory frameworks, Europe risks losing its core competencies. In the paper, the employee representatives outline four specific core demands.
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