Kretschmann warns: Auto industry faces the greatest challenge!

Kretschmann warns: Auto industry faces the greatest challenge!

Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland - On December 27, 2024, Prime Minister Winfried Kretschmann expressed concern about the Situation of the auto industry in Baden-Württemberg. After the year 2024 was described as difficult for the industry, 2025 could be considered the decisive year. The automotive and supplier industry is currently faced with considerable challenges.

The most important factors include change to the electric drive, the uncertain world situation, protectionist tendencies in Asia and overseas as well as new competition from China. In addition, the high costs for work and energy as well as the unfavorable location conditions in Germany are to be mentioned as further loads.

positive approaches in the crisis

Despite the serious situation, there are also glimmer of hope. Politics have recognized the urgency of the situation and must now act. Companies are already reacting to the challenges, even if this is associated with personnel loss. Employees are increasingly emphasizing competitiveness and securing their jobs.

Industry experts forecast that new products from car manufacturers and suppliers from 2026 could experience successful market launches. These expectations are in the context of a comprehensive transformation of industry, such as ecomento.de

For the industry, it becomes clear that the change is essential and that adaptation to the changing framework conditions requires. As the Schwäbische Zeitung , both companies and politicians must now act in order to be able to successfully meet the challenges.