Automotive group Stellantis will temporarily halt production at several of its European facilities in the coming weeks, according to company statements cited by AFP.
The company announced that operations at its Eisenach plant in Germany will stop for two days next week ahead of a national holiday. Stellantis said the move is designed to adapt production to weak demand in the European market while managing inventory levels through the end of 2025.
The Eisenach pause is part of a wider series of shutdowns across the region. From September 29, production of two car brands will be suspended at Pomigliano in Italy, according to The Detroit News. Stellantis also confirmed that its factory in Poissy, near Paris, will be closed from October 13 to 31, while operations in Tychy, Poland, will also be temporarily halted. French daily Les Echos reported similar measures affecting plants in Zaragoza and Madrid, Spain.
The decision reflects the challenges facing the wider European auto industry. Volkswagen, another major manufacturer, lowered its 2025 forecasts last week and announced plans to cut 35,000 jobs in Germany.
Industry data underscores the mounting difficulties. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association reported that new car registrations in the EU fell 0.7% year-on-year between January and July. Production remains below pre-pandemic levels, and EUROFER figures show that car output dropped 11.4% in the first quarter of 2025, marking the fifth consecutive quarterly decline.
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