MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Impact of automotive industry lay-offs on the EU labour market – E-000523/2025

Question for written answer  E-000523/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Ioan-Rareş Bogdan (PPE)

Many car part manufacturers have announced massive restructuring plans that are going to lead to the dismissal of tens of thousands of employees between 2025 and 2027.

That includes the world’s seventh biggest car part manufacturer, whose decision to restructure is going to affect thousands of jobs in Romania. The company in question has announced that it will be cutting its European workforce by 13 %, reflecting a broader trend in the industry.

In view of the above:

• 1.What causes has the Commission identified for this wave of restructuring in the automotive industry?
• 2.What steps does the Commission intend to take to soften the impact of these lay-offs on the Romanian and EU labour markets, bearing in mind the domino effect that these can have on the economy and the well-being of European citizens?

Submitted: 5.2.2025