Thousands protested against the closure of the Audi factory.
Thousands of Audi workers protested against the possible closure of the Neckarsulm plant, while Volkswagen was carrying out a comprehensive restructuring, which could lead to the loss of many jobs. The protest coincided with the job cuts announced by BMW, further worsening the situation in the German automotive industry. High costs, increasing competition from China, and US tariffs are forcing the sector to undergo painful changes.
Thousands of Audi employees protested on Wednesday against the possible closure of the German car manufacturer’s Neckarsulm plant, while the parent company, Volkswagen, was implementing a large-scale restructuring that is expected to result in the loss of tens of thousands of jobs. The protest also took place at the same time as the announcement by the rival premium brand, BMW, of a large-scale layoff. This is another blow to the German automotive industry, which is being forced to restructure due to high costs, increasingly strong Chinese competition, and American tariffs.
