"This report assesses the impact of the green and digital transitions on the EU automotive sector in relation to employment, skills, work organisation and working conditions. It also examines the contribution of social dialogue to addressing these challenges. The report finds that, while employment in the automotive industry – covering manufacturing, sales and the aftermarket – increased by 12 % between 2011 and 2023, this masked job losses of over 7 % in the manufacturing and supplier sector between 2019 and 2023. In 2024 and early 2025, further restructuring was announced. Job losses in vehicle manufacturing were mainly concentrated in western Europe, while some automotive supply jobs moved to lower-cost countries outside the EU. Electrification and digitalisation are also creating shifts in skills profiles and requirements, particularly among highly skilled occupations."

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ISBN (PDF) : 978-92-897-2510-1