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BMW has launched an extensive severance program that was in such high demand at the start the system temporarily collapsed; the program was ended early. Interested employees are to be informed by mid-November whether a termination agreement will be reached, and the group plans, according to sources, to cut around 8,000 jobs by the end of next year. Employees are urged to carefully review severance offers, contract terms and their job prospects before signing. » More on sueddeutsche.de

BMW is ramping up its plant in Debrecen, but CATL is behind schedule with cell production and so far is only in trial operations. Planned expansion phases and capacities are uncertain; approval and environmental issues, as well as workplace safety incidents, are delaying series production. Hungary's advantage lies in low costs and an established supplier network, but local value creation and supply-chain resilience remain fragile. For investors this means higher short-term risk; in the long run, stricter environmental standards could help stabilize acceptance. » More on faz.net

BMW has reached the target of its voluntary termination program sooner than expected and is closing registrations early. According to the company, around 5,000 indirect employees have reportedly signed up; the process is expected to be completed by mid-November. Provisions of around €1 billion indicate that many severance payments are well into the six-figure range. The program is not aimed at production workers but primarily at administration and development, which is why many employees in Munich are affected. » More on finanzen.net