18:48 13 January 2026
Stellantis begins negotiations for layoffs in Poland as Chinese EVs flood Polish market
Stellantis will begin talks with trade unions on 14 January about cutting jobs at its car plant in Tychy, Poland, including the elimination of one production shift. The move mainly affects workers on temporary contracts, though some employees may transfer to other Stellantis facilities in Poland. The situation reflects deeper problems across Europe: rising labor and energy costs, weak car demand, and the impact of US trade tariffs have sharply reduced production, especially in Italy, where output has halved in two years.
Commentators point out that Poland missed an opportunity to secure production of Chinese electric vehicles for Tychy, partly due to political delays. While Poland faces job losses, Italian Stellantis plants operate far below capacity, highlighting the severity of the group’s European crisis and the growing competition between countries for automotive investment.
(wnp.pl)
