The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Manufacturing (26 - 27) Manufacture of electrical, electronic and optical products 26 - Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products 26 - Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
13,500 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
25 April 2002
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
7.000 out of 30.000 jobs will be cut in the Industry solutions & services division, in which 2.000 outplacements or early retirements ; 2/3 of the layoffs expected in Germany). 6.500 jobs axed in the Information and Communication Network.
Citation
Eurofound (2002), Siemens, Internal restructuring in World, factsheet number 60003, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/60003.