Schaeffler signs 1,768 new partial-retirement deals as German labor overhaul looms

By Public Technologies
  • Schaeffler completed labor restructuring announced in November 2024, targeting 4,700 gross job cuts by 2029.
  • By Sept. 30, 2026, it reached 3,715 cuts, or 79%; remaining 985 roles covered by signed agreements.
  • Plan now expected to hit the 4,700 target by end-2028, one year earlier than planned.
  • Separately, 1,768 new phased-retirement contracts were signed by Oct. 5, 2026, ahead of expected rule changes.
  • Cost savings of EUR 290 million in 2029 forecast to beat plan by over 20%; EUR 84 million provisions released.


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