VW subsidiary Audi closes factory in Brussels: What happens to 3,000 jobs?

VW subsidiary Audi closes factory in Brussels: What happens to 3,000 jobs?

The shocking news is here! Audi, the VW subsidiary, is pulling the plug on its plant in Brussels – as early as February 2025! This decision hits the approximately 3,000 employees like a bolt from the blue. Sales figures for the Q8 e-tron have been plummeting for months, and the high logistics costs at the site are making the situation even worse. The factory is awkwardly located between residential areas, train tracks and the highway, making any expansion impossible.

The future of employees in limbo

What happens now to the affected employees? Audi has confirmed talks with a potential investor, but hope is dwindling. Over 20 interested parties from the automotive industry have already been examined - without success! The uncertainty remains as to whether a takeover will actually take place or whether the negotiations will come to nothing.

A ray of hope for the workforce: Audi has assured that there will be no layoffs this year. But what happens after production stops in February? The exact plan for employees will be determined in the coming weeks. The legally required negotiations between Audi, the works council and the unions are nearing completion. Time is running out and employees' worries are growing!