China scoate din cursă giganții auto din Europa. Se reduc mii de locuri de muncă

Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz are planning significant job cuts due to increasing competition from China, particularly in the electric vehicle sector. Volkswagen aims to reduce around 100,000 jobs, doubling its previous plan. The German auto industry faces challenges from rising costs and a lack of competitiveness in electric vehicles. Sales in China have dropped significantly for these companies, leading to concerns about potential deindustrialization in Germany. The situation has sparked political tensions, with some parties using the crisis to gain support. European manufacturers are also considering partnerships with Chinese firms to remain competitive.