Volkswagen îngheață salariile a 250.000 salariați până în 2030, 100.000 dați afară • Newsweek România

Volkswagen plans to freeze salaries for 250,000 employees until 2030 amid a deepening crisis in the European auto industry. The company is also set to cut 100,000 jobs globally as part of cost-reduction measures. This situation reflects broader challenges in the German automotive sector, exacerbated by rising electrification costs and competition from cheaper Chinese vehicles. A significant decline in workforce is anticipated, with projections suggesting a loss of around 200,000 jobs by 2030. The industry is struggling with underutilization of capacity, operating at only 60% efficiency, which is below the minimum required for profitability. The number of automotive factories in Germany is expected to decrease significantly by 2035, highlighting the urgent need for restructuring.