Germany’s Auto Industry Faces Second Year of Declining Job Openings
Job openings in Germany's automotive industry have dropped for the second year in a row. A new report shows a 15.4% decline in vacancies during the first nine months of 2025. The analysis, carried out by media research provider Index for Welt am Sonntag, highlights regional and role-specific shifts across the sector. The sharpest fall occurred in Bavaria, where job listings plunged by 25%. Thuringia, Baden-Württemberg, and North Rhine-Westphalia also recorded significant reductions. Only a few regions bucked the trend, with Berlin and Brandenburg seeing modest rises in vacancies. Hamburg stood out as the sole area with strong growth, posting a 13% increase in openings. The 15.4% drop in vacancies marks another challenging year for the industry. While some regions like Hamburg saw growth, most areas faced steep declines, particularly in management and R&D roles. The trend signals ongoing adjustments in Germany's automotive job market.
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