Crisis at Porsche - | "Still proud to work here" - | This is how employees view the situation
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Porsche Staff Caught Between Crisis and HopeIn 2025, Porsche’s profit plunged by 91.4%, prompting calls from employees for clearer communication amid ongoing job security concerns.
Key FactsMar 13, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Porsche’s 2025 profit dropped drastically to 310 million euros due to poor China sales, US tariffs, and a strategic shift toward electric vehicles.
- Employees express frustration over the intense workload and question the focus on electric mobility, citing high costs and reduced appreciation at work.
- Plans to cut more jobs beyond the initial 1,900 reductions are underway, while staff seek greater transparency and concrete future plans from management.
- Despite uncertainties, many workers remain hopeful that CEO Michael Leiter’s leadership will steer Porsche back to growth and stability.
We worked non-stop last year – on Saturdays, with overtime and everything. And then it turns out that you actually didn't make any profit at all. That's frustrating.— A 39-year-old Porsche employee commenting on the 2025 results and the mood at the factory.
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