Thursday, November 5, 2026 - German automotive supplier Bosch has announced plans to eliminate another 750 jobs at its Abstatt development facility in Baden-Württemberg by the end of 2029, adding to mounting pressure on Germany's manufacturing workforce.
The company confirmed the latest reduction on Thursday, November 5, 2026, citing growing competition from Chinese manufacturers and major changes in the global automotive industry.
The affected positions are within Bosch's mobility division, which develops braking systems, vehicle software and automotive safety technologies. The company says the restructuring will be carried out as socially responsibly as possible, while the Abstatt facility will remain an important development centre.
The decision reflects China's growing influence in the automotive technology market, where manufacturers are increasingly introducing new systems and working with local suppliers to reduce production costs. Bosch says Chinese automakers are becoming early customers for advanced technologies, including electronic steering and braking systems.
As development activities increasingly move closer to Chinese customers, some responsibilities previously handled in Germany are being transferred elsewhere. The latest cuts, combined with 900 previously announced reductions in Nuremberg, bring planned job losses in Bosch's German mobility division to approximately 23,650.
The announcement highlights the growing challenges facing Germany's automotive industry as companies struggle with international competition, weaker European demand, US tariffs and the costly transition towards electric vehicles.
For workers, the latest restructuring raises concerns about employment security and the future of traditional automotive manufacturing centres. For Bosch, adjusting its operations and controlling costs will be critical to maintaining competitiveness while protecting its long-term position in the global market.
The wider industry now faces an urgent challenge: adapting to China's expanding technological influence without further weakening Europe's industrial workforce.
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