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NokiaAnnounced plan to cut up to 14,000 jobs (16% of workforce) by 2026 to save €1.2B

Nokia announced it would slash up to 14,000 jobs from its 86,000 workforce, reducing headcount to 72,000-77,000 by 2026. The cuts aim to save €1.2 billion cumulatively, with €400 million in 2024 alone. CEO Pekka Lundmark said: 'The most difficult business decisions to make are the ones that impact our people.' By October 2024, workforce stood at 78,500.

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Announced plan to cut up to 14,000 jobs (16% of workforce) by 2026 to save €1.2B

Nokia announced it would slash up to 14,000 jobs from its 86,000 workforce, reducing headcount to 72,000-77,000 by 2026. The cuts aim to save €1.2 billion cumulatively, with €400 million in 2024 alone. CEO Pekka Lundmark said: 'The most difficult business decisions to make are the ones that impact our people.' By October 2024, workforce stood at 78,500.

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