104,000 workers have been laid off in the European automotive sector over the last two years.

Omissions

• The 104,000 figure covers only automotive SUPPLIERS (parts manufacturers), not the whole European automotive sector (vehicle manufacturers such as VW, Stellantis, BMW, etc. are not included in this specific count).
• The CLEPA figure measures ANNOUNCED job cuts, not layoffs that have already been carried out; the MEP's wording 'despidos' (layoffs) implies executed dismissals.
• The data covers calendar years 2024-2025. Interpreted strictly from July 2026 ('last two years' = mid-2024 to mid-2026), the 104,000 figure is the closest published aggregate, released in January 2026, i.e. before the session date and known to the MEP.
• The geographic scope of CLEPA data is Europe broadly, which may include some non-EU countries.

Sources

• PrimaryCLEPA — Data Digest (Structural pressures on Europe's suppliers)In 2024 and 2025 together, automotive suppliers have announced 104,000 job cuts – corresponding to around 142 jobs per day.
• PrimaryCLEPA — Structural pressures on Europe's suppliers: policy delivery is key (data digest page)In 2024 and 2025 together, automotive suppliers have announced 104000 job cuts – corresponding to around 142 jobs per day. In 2025, the European automotive supply industry announced 50,000 job losses. Added to the 54,000 already recorded in 2024, this brings the total job cuts over the past two years to 104,000.
• SecondaryFinancial Times — Job losses in European car parts sector top 100,000European car parts suppliers have announced more than 100,000 job losses in the past two years as they suffer from low demand for vehicles. Figures compiled by European trade body Clepa and shared with the FT show that parts suppliers announced 50,000 job losses in 2025, following 54,000 in 2024.
• SecondaryJust Auto — Europe's auto supplier industry faces big job losses – CLEPAAdded to the 54,000 already recorded in 2024, this brings the total job cuts over the past two years to 104,000, CLEPA says.
• SecondaryAutomotive News Europe — Why slow EV uptake exposes deeper risks for European suppliersBetween 2024 and 2025, automotive suppliers announced 104,000 job cuts, CLEPA Secretary General Benjamin Krieger said in a release.