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Schaeffler layoffs

We've tracked 2 rounds of Schaeffler layoffs between Nov 2024 and Aug 2026, affecting 6,000 people in total. None of these cuts were publicly blamed on AI. Headcounts are what was reported at the time, and some may have changed since.

People affected

6K

Across tracked announcements

Announcements

2

Nov 2024 → Aug 2026

AI-attributed

0%

Of affected people

Every tracked announcement

  1. −1,300

    Schaeffler announced about 1,300 further job cuts across its German operations to lower costs.

    Source: Eurofound European Restructuring Monitor

  2. −4,700(3% of workforce)

    Schaeffler announced plans to cut 4,700 jobs across Europe between 2025 and 2027, with two site closures.

    About the figure: Percent is from the same article, which says the restructuring affects around 3% of the combined workforce.

    Source: newmobility.news

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