Rüsselsheim

Rüsselsheim, Germany, is primarily known as the headquarters of Opel, a German automobile manufacturer now part of the Stellantis group. The city is currently facing significant challenges due to planned job cuts at Opel's development center. Stellantis intends to eliminate 650 of the 1650 engineering positions in Rüsselsheim, raising concerns about the future of the location and its importance within the company. This decision has been met with strong criticism from the Opel works council, who fear a loss of significance for the Rüsselsheim site. Despite these job cuts, Opel has reported a 39% increase in new car registrations in the first quarter of 2026, indicating a positive trend in sales. Simultaneously, efforts are being made to improve public safety in Rüsselsheim, with measures like increased video surveillance at the train station, contributing to a decrease in drug-related crimes according to the latest crime statistics.