Thousands of Audi employees gathered in Neckarsulm, Germany, to protest against the possible closure of the automaker’s manufacturing plant as parent company Volkswagen continues a major restructuring programme. According to the works council, around 6,000 workers took part in the demonstration, expressing concerns over job security and the future of the facility.

Volkswagen has warned that the Neckarsulm plant could face closure after 2030 if no long-term solution is found. The site employs around 15,000 people and manufactures several Audi models, including the A5, A6, A8 and the all-electric e-tron GT. Company officials are exploring alternatives, including new production opportunities, but no final decision has been made.

The protest comes as Germany’s automotive industry faces mounting pressure from rising production costs, growing competition from Chinese manufacturers and U.S. tariffs. Local leaders warned that shutting the Neckarsulm plant would have serious economic consequences for the region, while upcoming negotiations between Volkswagen management and labour representatives are expected to play a key role in determining the factory’s future.

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