Dacia warns of further workforce reductions as Mioveni production falls
Dacia Romania head Mihai Bordeanu said Mioveni production is expected to decline by a double-digit percentage in 2026 and that workforce reductions may continue. He said roughly 1,700 people have left since mid-2025, including more than 700 permanent employees through voluntary-departure programmes. Dacia management also said no additional model is currently confirmed for Mioveni and future generations of Duster and Bigster have not yet been allocated to the plant.
This is a high-risk employment signal for candidates at Mioveni and for roles at suppliers that depend heavily on its production volumes. Duster and Bigster production is continuing and no plant closure has been announced, but falling output, completed voluntary departures and uncertainty over future model allocation make team-level budget and programme visibility essential before joining.