Stellantis Italy industrial plan faces union demands for guarantees at Termoli and Cassino

Stellantis presented a new industrial plan at its Investor Day, outlining 50 new model launches by 2030, a shift to modular platforms that can host internal‑combustion, hybrid and electric powertrains, and strategic partnerships with Chinese groups Leapmotor and Dongfeng. The plan calls for raising plant utilization from 60% to 80% while reducing total vehicle‑building capacity by about 800,000 units.

Italian metal‑workers’ unions – UILM, FIM‑CISL and Fiom‑CGIL – said the plan is only partially convincing. They demanded concrete guarantees for production volumes, jobs and investments at the Termoli and Cassino plants, warning that reductions could lead to unacceptable plant closures or job cuts. The unions called for new production lines, battery‑assembly activities and continued engine output, as well as stronger support for Alfa Romeo and Maserati models. Fiom stressed that Italy is in an “emergency” situation, feels excluded from the Chinese alliances, and said no “screwdriver factories” are needed. Both unions plan further talks with Stellantis European leadership to secure detailed commitments.