17:04 - 19.10.2026

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October 19, Fineko/abc.az. German automaker BMW offered voluntary buyout packages to around 40,000 employees with generous bonuses, offering €50,000 for each year of service — reaching up to half a million euros for a 10-year veteran.

The overwhelming response from staff instantly crashed the company's application portal on the first day. With thousands of veteran workers applying simultaneously, total applications are expected to surpass the 40,000 threshold, forcing management to selectively review and approve buyout requests.