# BMW launches workforce reductions in Germany and China > BMW plans job cuts in two major markets. In Germany, the automaker is considering cutting 8,000 jobs, with severance packages potentially exceeding 650,000 euros. In China, BMW is launching a workforce reduction plan affecting around 1,800 employees, according to the press. Sub-events differ mainly in the scale of the cuts and the level of detail on severance, which is higher for Germany, while information on China comes from the press. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 2 events involving BMW and BMW Group, in 2 countries (Chine, Allemagne), followed from 1 November 2026 to 3 November 2026. 5 articles from 5 sources (plants, jobs and earnings); last updated on 3 November 2026 at 12:34. Figures reported: 8000 jobs. - Status: ongoing - Scope: International - Category: Plants, jobs and earnings - Countries: Chine, Allemagne - Brands: BMW, BMW Group - First detected: 1 November 2026 at 06:01 - Updated: 3 November 2026 at 12:34 - Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/174-bmw-launches-workforce-reductions-in-germany-and-china ## National stories (2) - Germany — 1 country-specific event, 1 articles - China — 0 country-specific event, 3 articles ## Reported figures - 650.000 Euro ## Sources by country and language - China: 3 articles, 3 outlets - Germany: 1 articles, 1 outlets - Spain: 1 articles, 1 outlets **Languages**: English (3), German (1), Spanish (1) ## Timeline (2 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. 4 sources, 4 articles · Chine --- Cite as: Mecapress, “BMW launches workforce reductions in Germany and China”, https://mecapress.com/stories/174-bmw-launches-workforce-reductions-in-germany-and-china Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology