Protests Erupt in Brussels Over Potential Audi Plant Closure

Protests Erupt in Brussels Over Potential Audi Plant Closure

Thousands of people recently gathered in Brussels to protest the potential closure of the Audi plant, which manufactures electric vehicles (EVs), specifically the Q8 e-tron model. The plant faces a potential shutdown by 2025 due to declining sales, putting around 3,000 jobs at risk. The European automotive sector is grappling with various challenges, including weak demand for EVs, high production costs, and increasing competition from cheaper Chinese electric vehicles.

Workers have been striking since the summer, and the recent protest saw over 10,000 demonstrators calling for European Union intervention to safeguard jobs in the industrial sector. Many protesters expressed frustration and set up tents outside the factory, demanding immediate action to protect Europe’s industrial workforce.