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Kretschmer secures Zwickau VW location: hope for the future!
Prime Minister Kretschmer confirms the future of the VW site in Zwickau and calls for political support for the workforce.
Kretschmer secures Zwickau VW location: hope for the future!
The concerns of the workforce, the fate of the Volkswagen site in Zwickau and the look into an uncertain future - these are topics that are currently shaping the discourse in the automotive industry. On October 30, 2025, Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer spoke out and showed that he believes in the future of the VW location in Zwickau. In an interview on ZDF, he said that there is a perspective for the region and called on the unions and federal politicians to mobilize the necessary support for the location. n-tv reports that Kretschmer made it clear that it was time to strengthen Germany as a business location as a whole.
The production of electric cars in Zwickau can be described as a promising place of pilgrimage for mobility, but the declines due to overcapacity at German locations cast a shadow over this positive development. VW has already announced that production at all German locations will also be secured next week. Nevertheless, the workforce in Zwickau remains concerned about what will happen next. “There’s something going on” – you could say in popular parlance, because the uncertainties continue.
Challenges for employees
Given the current situation, the concern of the workforce is understandable. The changes in production and the challenges caused by the technical requirements for electric cars can put a lot of strain on employees. Winter is just around the corner, and the uncertainties bring not only economic but also emotional stress. A good knack is required to find solutions that are viable for both the company and its employees.
Even if production is secured for the time being, the question remains: how much longer? Kretschmer himself emphasized that without proactive support from trade unions and politicians, this positive development may not last. The responsibility is clearly distributed here; we need to move forward together.
The prospect of new deals and investments could be the key to overcoming the uncertainties. What will the coming months bring? What is certain is that everyone involved must pull together to secure Zwickau and its industry and to offer a positive future not only to its employees, but also to the region. Kretschmer's words will certainly be remembered and could be a boost for the entire industry.