Germany, March 18 -- Siemens has presented plans to further increase its global competitiveness to employee representatives. The plans affect units in the automation business at Digital Industries and the electric vehicle charging business at Smart Infrastructure. Changed conditions in key markets have made capacity adjustments necessary in both cases. For two years, the German market, in particular, has been declining. As a result, capacities in Germany will have to be adjusted. Operational-related layoffs in Germany are ruled out. The aim is to strengthen the future competitiveness of the businesses affected and enable investments in growth markets. Despite the planned adjustments, Siemens' total headcount in Germany will tend to remain s...