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Auto industry warns: Up to 225,000 jobs in Germany at risk by 2035

The VDA warns that the shift to e-cars, EU rules and high costs could cost up to 225,000 jobs by 2035; a more technology-open policy could save around 50,000 positions.

The VDA warns that up to 225,000 jobs could be lost in the German auto industry by 2035, about 35,000 more than previously projected.

The shift from the internal combustion engine to the electric vehicle hits especially the suppliers, who produce many of the components previously needed for combustion engines.

The VDA ties developments strongly to EU emissions rules / restrictions on combustion engines and to a “technological openness” and expects that this could save up to 50,000 jobs.

In addition, the association cites high levies, expensive energy, high labor costs and bureaucracy as factors in a continuing “location crisis” that could further endanger employment.

What position do you feel closer to?

Auto industry & job skeptics

The VDA's warning is an alarm signal: the forced e-car course endangers the location without offering job security. Technological openness and more time for the transition are urgently needed.

Transformation & climate proponents

The VDA fuels fear with the job numbers instead of actively shaping structural change – phasing out the combustion engine remains correct, but what is needed is finally an offensive transformation and qualification policy.

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