Germany news: Car industry hemorrhaging jobs

The country's famed auto sector is losing jobs faster than any industrial branch in the economy, official statistics show. Meanwhile, farmers say drought conditions could affect this year's harvest. DW has more.

Here is a roundup of top stories from and about Germany on Friday, August 14, 2026:

• A wildfire near the Belgian border has forced around 1,800 people to leave their homes
• Amid high temperatures, farmers say drought could badly damage grain, potato, vegetable and feed crop harvests
• Germany's car sector is losing jobs faster than any industrial sector in the economy

For coverage of the wildfire in western Germany click on our dedicated blog here

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