German industry sheds over 100,000 jobs in a year, automotive sector hit hardest

Germany’s industrial sector shed over 100,000 jobs in a year, with the automotive industry alone losing 45,400 positions — nearly six percent of its workforce. Total manufacturing employment dropped to 5.46 million by March 2025. Since 2019, Germany’s manufacturing sector has lost 217,000 jobs, marking a 3.8 percent drop, with the metal and textile sectors […]