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.
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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.
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What this means for employees
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.
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This signal raises a material stability question. Understand the scope, timing and whether the position is protected before deciding.
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Is this role protected by a confirmed Duster or Bigster programme and budget, and how could the ongoing voluntary-departure plan or lower 2026 production affect the team over the next two years?
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