A Kuka robot assembles axial-flux motors for electric vehicles on an assembly line at the Mercedes-Benz engine factory in Berlin, Germany June 9, 2026. REUTERS
BERLIN, Sept 24 (Reuters) – Mercedes-Benz plans to cut €800 million ($910.64 million) in labour costs in Germany, business news outlet WirtschaftsWoche reported on Thursday, citing three people familiar with the matter.
According to the report, options under consideration include increasing working hours without additional pay, adjusting holiday and Christmas bonuses, or eliminating special payments.
Mercedes-Benz did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.
WirtschaftsWoche said Mercedes declined to comment on the ongoing discussions.
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Reporting by Emanuele Berro Editing by Linda Pasquini
