Restructuring events
European Restructuring Monitor (ERM)
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.
Stellantis has finalised agreements for 402 voluntary departures at its Atessa facility in Abruzzo, affecting workers across the plant operations. The agreements cover employees who will reach retirement eligibility within 48 months, with applications accepted until October 31, 2025.
The facility, which manufactures light commercial vehicles for Fiat Professional, Peugeot, Citroën, Opel, and Toyota brands, currently employs 4,800 workers, down from nearly 7,000 before the 2008 crisis. Daily production has decreased from 1,250 to approximately 850 vehicles, with 650-700 employees currently under solidarity contracts.
The departure packages vary by age: workers over 55 receive 33 months' salary plus €30,000, while those 35-39 years old get 12 months plus €20,000. For employees nearing retirement, the company provides 90% of gross salary during unemployment benefits, with additional support for those requiring extra contribution periods.
Fiom-CGIL(trade union) declined to sign the agreement, citing concerns about continued workforce reductions without industrial planning or investment commitments. The union noted that the facility has lost substantial employment over recent years, from 6,000 to 4,800 workers, while temporary staff have not been confirmed or stabilised.
Eurofound (2025), Sevel, Internal restructuring in Italy, factsheet number 202935, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://dev.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/202935.
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