In February 2010, the Chief Executive Officer of General Motors Europe, Nick Reilly, announced a five-year plan that aims to reinvigorate 80% of Opel/Vauxhall carlines and place a strong emphasis on alternative solutions. The business plan also foresees the elimination of about 8,300 jobs. This includes the intent to sell or close the Opel production facility in Antwerp, Belgium, a move which trade unions and the European works council have strongly opposed.