# BMW launches workforce reduction plan and lowers forecasts > BMW is implementing a cost-cutting program marked by the elimination of 8,000 positions in Germany, with severance packages potentially exceeding €650,000, and approximately 1,800 positions in China. The manufacturer is lowering its profit forecasts for the second time, causing its stock to fall, while anticipating a slight increase in the share of electric models in its automotive business. The sub-events mainly distinguish Germany, where cuts are most significant and accompanied by high severance packages, from China, where the plan affects a smaller workforce. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 5 events involving BMW and BMW Group, in 2 countries (Allemagne, Chine), followed from 1 November 2026 to 3 November 2026. 19 articles from 9 sources (plants, jobs and earnings); last updated on 3 November 2026 at 20:48. Figures reported: 8000 jobs. - Status: ongoing - Scope: International - Category: Plants, jobs and earnings - Countries: Allemagne, Chine - Brands: BMW, BMW Group - First detected: 1 November 2026 at 06:01 - Updated: 3 November 2026 at 20:48 - Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/174-bmw-launches-workforce-reduction-plan-and-lowers-forecasts ## National stories (3) - Germany — 1 country-specific event, 6 articles - China — 0 country-specific event, 9 articles - France — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles ## Reported figures - 650.000 Euro ## Background _Context and reference points, separate from the story’s news; every item links to its source._ **Key terms** - **Workforce reduction plan**: A framework governing collective layoffs to limit their negative consequences; under French labor law, the Employment Protection Plan (PSE) is mandatory in companies employing at least 50 workers when economic dismissals affect at least 10 people within the same 30-day period. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plan_de_sauvegarde_de_l%27emploi)) - **Severance pay**: An amount most often paid to a former employee as compensation following dismissal without their prior consent and even if they have committed no professional misconduct; it may also be paid to an employee who retires. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indemnit%C3%A9_de_d%C3%A9part)) **What happens next?** _What usually happens in this kind of situation, without prejudging the outcome._ 1. In general, the development and implementation of an employment protection plan falls to the employer, and its adoption may go through a collective agreement with majority unions, consultation of the social and economic committee, or a unilateral decision subject to approval. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plan_de_sauvegarde_de_l%27emploi)) 2. After its adoption, employees may challenge the validity of the plan before the administrative court, or the fair and serious cause of their dismissal before the labor court. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plan_de_sauvegarde_de_l%27emploi)) ## Sources by country and language - China: 9 articles, 5 outlets - Germany: 6 articles, 5 outlets - France: 2 articles, 2 outlets - Spain: 1 articles, 1 outlets - United States: 1 articles, 1 outlets **Languages**: Chinese (6), German (6), English (4), French (2), Spanish (1) ## Timeline (5 events) ### 1 November 2026 — [BMW cuts 8,000 jobs with severance packages potentially exceeding €650,000](https://mecapress.com/events/1000-bmw-cuts-8-000-jobs-with-severance-packages-potentially-exceeding-650-000.md) BMW plans to eliminate 8,000 jobs, with severance packages reaching over €650,000. 1 sources, 1 articles · Allemagne ### 3 November 2026 — [BMW Chine supprime 1 800 postes](https://mecapress.com/events/3012-bmw-chine-supprime-1-800-postes.md) BMW engage un plan de réduction d'effectifs en Chine portant sur environ 1 800 salariés, selon la presse. 5 sources, 5 articles · Chine — Chine, Allemagne ### 3 November 2026 — [BMW prévoit une légère hausse de la part des électriques dans son activité automobile](https://mecapress.com/events/3587-bmw-prevoit-une-legere-hausse-de-la-part-des-electriques-dans-son-activite.md) BMW anticipe une progression modérée de la part des modèles 100 % électriques dans son chiffre d'affaires automobile pour l'exercice en cours. 1 sources, 3 articles · Allemagne ### 3 November 2026 — [BMW abaisse à nouveau ses prévisions de résultats, l'action recule](https://mecapress.com/events/3529-bmw-abaisse-a-nouveau-ses-previsions-de-resultats-l-action-recule.md) BMW revoit à la baisse ses prévisions de bénéfices pour la deuxième fois, dans le cadre de son programme d'économies, ce qui fait chuter son titre en Bourse. 3 sources, 9 articles · Allemagne — Allemagne, Chine ### 3 November 2026 — [Nouvelle secousse pour BMW](https://mecapress.com/events/3549-nouvelle-secousse-pour-bmw.md) BMW connaît un nouvel accroc, dans la continuité de la dégradation de ses résultats et de ses réductions de postes en Allemagne et en Chine. 1 sources, 1 articles · Allemagne --- Cite as: Mecapress, “BMW launches workforce reduction plan and lowers forecasts”, https://mecapress.com/stories/174-bmw-launches-workforce-reduction-plan-and-lowers-forecasts Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology