Dopady sankcí EU na německý automobilový průmysl po vypuknutí konfliktu na Ukrajině 2022

The diploma thesis analyses the impacts of the European Union sanctions against Russia, introduced after 2022, on the German automotive industry. The main objective is to evaluate, through qualitative research, how these sanctions have affected the functioning of supply chains, economic indicators and political responses in Germany. The work focuses in particular on the diversification of supplies and changes in key sectors for the automotive industry, which were triggered by the restriction of trade ties with Russia. The analysis examines the economic impacts of sanctions on production, employment, and investment activity in the German automotive sector. Emphasis is placed on identifying the impacts of sanctions and their pressure on private companies, which are forced to implement defensive measures in the context of an external shock. The research includes an overview of the German government's political responses and an assessment of the measures taken to mitigate the negative impacts of sanctions on the automotive industry. The main findings include, first, the significant disruption of the supply chains of raw materials, with German buyers sharply reducing imports of most raw materials from Russia, while being exposed to unstable prices due to geopolitical tensions. Second, the timing of the conflict and the imposition of sanctions revealed unsustainable structural weaknesses of German carmakers in the areas of production, employment and investment and the search for alternative solutions. Third, the supporting role of the German government in dealing with negative shocks using financial assistance and support for new projects. The results of the work contribute to a better understanding of the complex links between international sanctions, industrial structure and economic policy. At the same time, they provide a basis for further research into the impact of geopolitical measures on key sectors of the European economy.