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Huawei's New Brumath Factory Stands Idle as Officials Say a Sale Is on the Table

Tighter European rules on Huawei gear have cast doubt on a launch slated for January 2026.

Overview

  • The 8-hectare, 50,000-plus m² complex near Strasbourg was built to assemble 4G and 5G antennas.
  • The 300 promised production jobs have not been filled and the facility remains largely unused.
  • Local elected officials report that Huawei is weighing options including abandoning the project or selling the site.
  • Huawei has not responded to requests for comment and no final decision on the plant's future has been announced.
  • TF1 reports canceled recruitment for some roles and visits by potential buyers, citing sources close to the case, and notes that planned public subsidies were withdrawn as doubts grew.