Germany news: Carmakers paint bleak picture on jobs
Key takeaways
- German automakers say there is a strong likelihood of huge job losses over the next decade.
- 05/13/2026May 13, 2026Court rules Milka shrinkflation unlawfulA German court has ruled that smaller Milka chocolate bars violate competition law.
- The Regional Court of Bremen sided with a lawsuit brought by the Consumer Advice Center Hamburg against manufacturer Mondelez International.
Why this matters: an international story with cross-border implications worth tracking.
German automakers say there is a strong likelihood of huge job losses over the next decade. Meanwhile, Germany's football fans are wondering whether former national keeper Manuel Neuer is set to return. DW has more.
https://p.dw.com/p/5Dg B0The car industry is not very optimistic about what lies down the road [FILE: May 14, 2025]Image: Jens Schlueter/AFPAdvertisement Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know Germany's auto industry is facing deeper job cuts than previously expected, according to the German Association of the Automotive Industry VDA President Hildegard Müller said up to 225,000 jobs could be lost by 2035 — around 35,000 more than earlier forecast Internal discussions over a possible return of Manuel Neuer to Germany's national team are reported to have intensified despite public denials Here are the latest developments from and about Germany on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
05/13/2026May 13, 2026Court rules Milka shrinkflation unlawfulA German court has ruled that smaller Milka chocolate bars violate competition law.