Industrial action Germany’s automotive giants brace for a “hot summer” of disruption Unions, works councils, and politicians push back against carmakers’ sweeping restructurings iStock.com/FTiare Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Tuesday 07 July 2026 The works council at German technology group Bosch has called for the creation of an automotive industry task force to address the deepening economic crisis facing the country’s car sector, which h Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Works Councils Tesla accused of illegal obstruction in German works council election Unions Volkswagen faces renewed labour scrutiny in Mexico ahead of USMCA review Restructuring Crisis-hit Volkswagen scraps decades-old labour deal Crime Bosch fined nearly £1.7m in Brazil over court expert bribery scheme