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Commerzbank agrees job cut terms with works council

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Posted on May 14, 2025

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BERLIN (Reuters) -Commerzbank on Wednesday said it had reached an agreement with the works council on the terms to cut around 3,900 jobs by 2028, part of a strategy to help it deliver more ambitious

Commerzbank Finalizes Job Cut Agreement with Works Council

BERLIN (Reuters) -Commerzbank on Wednesday said it had reached an agreement with the works council on the terms to cut around 3,900 jobs by 2028, part of a strategy to help it deliver more ambitious profit targets.

The bank said it will focus primarily on partial and early retirement, adding that severance payments are also possible for employees leaving the group in Germany. Details of the cuts in the individual divisions will be finalised by October.

"With these regulations, we are creating the conditions for implementing the goals of 'Momentum' in a socially acceptable manner in Germany," Human Resources Board Member responsible Sabine Mlnarsky said, referring to the bank's savings and investment program.

The job cuts will be accompanied by hiring outside Germany, meaning full-time positions will remain steady at 36,700, the bank said in February.

(Reporting by Alexander Huebner; Writing by Riham Alkousaa; Editing by Stephen Coates)

Key Takeaways

  • Commerzbank plans to cut 3,900 jobs by 2028.
  • Agreement reached with works council for job cuts.
  • Focus on partial and early retirement for job reductions.
  • Severance payments possible for departing employees.
  • Job cuts part of Commerzbank's 'Momentum' program.

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The main topic is Commerzbank's agreement to cut 3,900 jobs by 2028 as part of its profit strategy.
How will Commerzbank implement the job cuts?
The job cuts will focus on partial and early retirement, with severance payments as an option.
What is the 'Momentum' program?
The 'Momentum' program is Commerzbank's savings and investment strategy aimed at achieving ambitious profit targets.

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