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GE Vernova plans more job cuts in Europe, warn unions

Claims that 600 posts to go follow moves last year to shrink offshore wind operations

GE Vernova operates wind, gas and electrification facilities in Europe.
GE Vernova operates wind, gas and electrification facilities in Europe.Photo: GE Vernova
Corporate Power Editor, Recharge

Wind and power technology giant GE Vernova is planning 600 job cuts in Europe, according to French unions and media reports.

The reductions include 120 posts in France, news agency AFP said, citing the CFE-CGC union.

GE Vernova, which employs 25,000 in Europe, operates wind manufacturing facilities in EU nations including Germany, Spain and France, as well as other nations across the continent linked to its wider gas and electrification business.

The reports citing union representatives do not specify where or in which job functions the cuts are due to be made. They are understood to relate to a group-wide plan to save $250m in general and administrative functions from 2026 onwards

The latest job-cutting reports follow moves by the US-based group last year to downsize its global offshore wind operation with the loss of up to 900 jobs, with France bearing the brunt of those reductions as GE Vernova put its ambitions on the sector on hold.
The CFE-CGC union referred Recharge to GE Vernova when asked for comment.

A GE Vernova spokesperson said: "We continuously review our operations to ensure we are best positioned for growth and serving our customers. When we do develop plans for restructuring, we will communicate with employees and their representatives first.

“At all times, we comply with our legal obligations, including formal consultation with employee representatives, before such plans are finalised and/or implemented."

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Published 10 September 2025, 08:20Updated 10 September 2025, 08:20
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