BMW to dismiss 8,000 employees in Germany: the key is how many employees it needs to make one million euros

BMW will cut 8,000 jobs in Germany by 2027 as weak China demand and lower profits squeeze the company.

The reductions will rely on voluntary departures and severance packages, with production plants left untouched.

The cuts will hit administration, planning, development and engineering, aiming to save about 1 billion euros a year from 2028.

The move highlights growing cost pressure on German automakers amid tougher competition from China.