VW’s Skoda would cut 3,000 jobs if ‘Euro 7’ implemented in current form

In what could be a major blow to the automotive industry, Volkswagen’s Skoda division has announced that the implementation of the proposed ‘Euro 7’ emissions regulations in their current form could lead to the elimination of up to 3,000 jobs.

The proposed legislation, which would take effect in 2025, is designed to reduce emissions from all new vehicles and is expected to have significant impacts on the auto industry as a whole. Skoda claims that the proposed regulations, if implemented as currently written, would require them to invest significant resources into making significant changes to their current production processes, leading to the potential job cuts.

Skoda’s chief executive, Bernhard Maier, has stated that the proposed regulations are too complex and would place an unreasonable burden on the company. He has requested that the European Union reconsider the proposed regulations, claiming that they would have a negative impact on the company’s ability to produce vehicles in an economically sustainable manner.

Maier also stated that while Skoda is committed to reducing emissions, they believe the proposed regulations are not the best way to achieve this goal. He has suggested that other regulatory options, such as the use of incentives and taxes, should be considered in order to encourage the industry to invest in more efficient production processes.

The proposed ‘Euro 7’ regulations have sparked a debate among auto manufacturers, with some claiming that the regulations would unfairly burden companies and lead to job losses, while others have argued that the regulations are necessary in order to reduce emissions and protect the environment.

It remains to be seen whether the European Union will reconsider the proposed regulations or if they will remain as currently written. In either case, the automotive industry is likely to face significant changes in the coming years.