Ericsson, ritirati i 131 licenziamenti a Genova dopo l’intervento di Meloni

Ericsson has halted its plan to lay off 131 employees in Genoa after Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni intervened in the matter. The Swedish company had initiated the collective dismissal as part of an organizational restructuring process, affecting 131 workers at its Genoa branch, including both women and men. This decision not only posed a significant labor issue but also raised concerns about the technological and research presidium present in Genoa.

The intervention by Meloni came after a direct conversation between her and Ericsson's Italy CEO, Andrea Missori. The meeting, which took place during the Mimit conference on October 5, 2026, led to Ericsson withdrawing its layoff plan and instead offering incentives for employees to transfer to other locations within the group, both in Italy and abroad. This change provides an opportunity for a new phase of dialogue on Ericsson's future employment and industrial prospects in the country.

While the layoff halt marks an important step towards resolving the current difficulties, it opens up a new discussion about how Ericsson intends to reshape its presence in Italy, particularly the role of the Genoa site in the group's new structure. The government, as per Palazzo Chigi sources, will continue to monitor the situation with the goal of protecting qualified employment and technological expertise within the country.

During the Mimit meeting, Minister for Enterprises and Made in Italy Adolfo Urso expressed satisfaction with the company's response to Prime Minister Meloni's request, mentioning the announcement of a consensual process involving incentivized and voluntary departures at the Mimit table.