Evonik cuts 3,200 jobs globally, 22 in Antwerp, amid weak growth and competition

Evonik confirmed 3,200 job cuts worldwide, including 2,150 in Germany and 22 in Antwerp, citing geopolitical uncertainty, weak economic growth, and international competition. The company plans to refocus on high-performing markets like Asia and the US. This follows 2,800 layoffs over the past three years, indicating a continued restructuring trend.