German auto industry: 225,000 fewer jobs by 2035

According to the VDA, 190,000 jobs were originally predicted to be cut in the period from 2019 to 2035. “These are particularly affected Supplier companies“Because on the way from the combustion engine to electromobility, many jobs will be lost, especially in the supply industry,” explained the VDA boss.

Location crisis as a cause

Müller also cited “a serious and ongoing location crisis” in Germany and Europe as the cause of the negative development. “And the conditions are visibly worsening. High taxes and duties, expensive energy, high wage costs, excessive bureaucracy – the list of challenges goes on,” she said.