【环球财经】福特汽车计划在德国进一步裁员

Core Points - Ford Motor Company announced plans to lay off 1,000 employees at its Cologne plant in Germany due to weak demand in the European electric vehicle market [2] - This marks an expansion of layoffs in Germany and is the first time the layoffs will affect the vehicle production department [2] - The Cologne plant, which serves as Ford's electric vehicle production base in Europe, will reduce its production shifts from two shifts per day to one starting in early 2026 [2] - Last November, Ford revealed a cost-cutting plan aiming to lay off 4,000 employees in Europe by the end of 2027, including 2,900 in Germany, primarily affecting administrative and development roles [2] - The announcement of the layoff plan led to the first strike at the Cologne plant since its opening in 1930, causing production to temporarily halt [2] - A union spokesperson described the new layoff plan as a "heavy blow" to the Cologne plant, increasing employee concerns about the future of the facility [2] Additional Information - Prior to the layoff announcement last year, the Cologne plant employed nearly 12,000 workers [3]