Up to 1,000 jobs at Cologne EV plant
Source-backed update · Confirmed reduction · Ford
EventConfirmed September 16, 2025
ReportedSeptember 16, 2025
Added to WorkHushSeptember 16, 2025
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Ford Authority · Sep 16, 2025Supports: Reported, citing Reuters, that Ford plans to cut upwards of 1,000 jobs in Cologne and quoted Ford's statement that it would move the plant to single-shift operation from January 2026 because European EV demand is below forecasts, offering voluntary redundancy packages.Open the sourceelectrive · Sep 16, 2025Supports: Reported that up to 1,000 jobs are at risk at the Cologne plant and that cuts are to be made through voluntary redundancies and buyouts where possible.Open the source
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Which roles are affected, the exact final number and the timing of the cuts beyond the January 2026 switch to one shift are not established.
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