European firms slash jobs as economic slowdown and tariffs bite

BRUSSELS, Belgium: A growing number of major European companies are rolling out job cuts or hiring freezes this year as economic conditions worsen, with many firms citing weaker demand and the drag from U.S. tariffs.

The announcements span industries from autos to banking, consumer goods, and energy, signalling that the slowdown is broad-based.

Below are some of the most significant job cuts announced so