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Ericsson, a Swedish telecommunications equipment manufacturer, has announced plans to cut about 1,600 jobs in Sweden as part of a broader global cost-saving and restructuring programme: Ericsson 2026 - SE.
The redundancies affect more than 10% of Ericsson’s Swedish workforce, where the company employs around 12,600 people. The company says the redundancies are part of global efforts to improve its cost structure and strengthen competitiveness in a market characterised by low growth and rising costs due to inflation. It is not yet clear which locations or roles will be affected, as this will be determined through forthcoming negotiations with trade unions. Ericsson hopes to conclude the negotiations within the year.
The job cuts in Sweden follow earlier global headcount reductions of around 5,000 positions over the past year, and the company has signalled that further reductions will follow internationally: Ericsson 2025-WO.
Trade unions in Sweden have been formally informed of the planned collective dismissals. The government has also reacted, with the Minister for Employment describing the news as a heavy blow and emphasising that national support mechanisms are in place for large‑scale layoffs. Negotiations are ongoing, with the company stating that it hopes they will be completed within the year.
Founded in 1876, Ericsson is one of the leading suppliers of telecoms infrastructure and services, employing about 90,000 people worldwide.
Eurofound (2026), Ericsson , Internal restructuring in World, factsheet number 204055, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/204055.
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