IHK survey on job cuts – Companies in Stuttgart and the surrounding region expect further job cuts.

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Jan 12

Bosch CEO: "Our company is not in a fundamental crisis": Bosch is cutting thousands of jobs across many divisions. CEO Stefan Hartung, however ...

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zeit.de

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Jan 07

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Key FactsJob Cuts Deepen in Baden-Württemberg's Key Industries

Jan 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zeit.de

Mercedes-Benz aims to save billions annually by cutting indirect staff to restore profitability amid weak sales in key markets.

Porsche is set to eliminate 1,900 jobs by 2029 in Stuttgart and is negotiating further reductions securing employment until 2035.

Bosch announced plans to cut around 13,000 positions worldwide to close a €2.5 billion annual cost gap.

Other suppliers including ZF, Mahle, Daimler Truck, Voith, and Trumpf are also implementing extensive workforce reductions to stay competitive.

It's not about competing to see who lays off the most employees. It's about achieving our financial goals.
— A spokesperson from Mercedes-Benz regarding the company's cost-cutting measures.

Augsburger Allgemeine

Grade: B

Nov 15 25

Mercedes, Porsche, Bosch, and others: How the Stuttgart region is suffering from the automotive crisis

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Gießener Allgemeine Zeitung

Grade: C

Nov 13 25

Major automotive supplier cuts 1,000 jobs worldwide - | half in Germany: The automotive industry is struggling. Manufacturers and suppliers have to make cuts - | ...

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Nov 12 25

Cost-cutting program at automotive supplier – “Employees are scared” – Mahle works council sounds the alarm

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Nov 11 25

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Nov 12 25

Major German automotive supplier apparently considering plant closure - | 190 jobs at risk?

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Nov 03 25

Cost-cutting program at supplier – Mahle tightens austerity measures: 1,000 jobs to be cut – mainly in Stuttgart

Key FactsMahle Announces Major Cuts: 1000 Jobs Targeted

Nov 3, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de

Automotive supplier Mahle plans to cut around 1000 administrative and development jobs in Stuttgart as part of a broad cost-saving effort.

The company expects to save 150 million euros worldwide since no market recovery is forecast within the next five years.

Savings must take full effect in 2026, with production roles excluded from the layoffs.

Mahle joins other suppliers like Bosch, Mercedes, and Porsche in reducing staff due to high investments in electric mobility.

We need the savings volume permanently because we do not see any recovery in the markets in the next five years.
— Arnd Franz, CEO of Mahle, in an exclusive interview with our newspaper.

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Grade: B

Nov 03 25

Bosch, Mercedes, Mahle: Tens of thousands of jobs are being lost in Stuttgart. A visit

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Gießener Allgemeine Zeitung

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Grade: C

Nov 04 25

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Oct 31 25

Survey of companies and public authorities – Looking for jobs in large Stuttgart companies? You'll find what you're looking for here!

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Schwäbische Zeitung

Grade: C-

Oct 25 25

Doom and gloom among car manufacturers: Is Stuttgart becoming the new Detroit?: Doom and gloom on the Neckar: Car manufacturers and suppliers around the state ...

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Sep 26 25

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N-tv

Grade: C+

Sep 07 25

Split up, save, close: How the big auto suppliers are fighting the crisis: The auto industry is in a deep crisis, especially the big suppliers. In some cases ...

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Saarbrücker Zeitung

Grade: B+

Sep 05 25

Jobs at automotive suppliers are at risk - | also in Saarland: Suppliers such as Bosch, Conti, and ZF are struggling with a lack of orders, job cuts ...

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az-online.de

Grade: C

Aug 03 25

Combustion engine ban angers Mahle boss: "Now factories are empty": The combustion engine ban for new cars from 2035 is causing problems for the automotive ...

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Schwäbische Post

Grade: C+

Jul 30 25

Mahle is cutting 600 jobs: This is the situation at the Ostalb site in Lorch: Mahle is cutting jobs and closing sites. The transformation dialogue in Lorch is ...