Collective wage agreement costs Saxony more than half a billion euros
Saxony's collective wage agreement for the public sector entails considerable additional costs.
Latest news about economy in Saxony Dresden Leipzig Chemnitz
News about economy in Saxony. Current news and message of companies in Saxonia, Dresden, Chemnitz and Leipzig.
Saxony expands semiconductor contacts in South Korea
The "Silicon Saxony" network is growing: Saxony is promoting its semiconductor industry in Seoul. The head of economic development sees many points of contact.
Violence at train stations - Leipzig with the most offenses
Security on the railroads is currently a much-discussed topic. The Federal Police are recording more violence at some stations - but also some positive developments.
Pursuit through Pulsnitz after curious emergency call
A 24-year-old woman reports a car to the police that she says is driving in serpentine lines - and gives her own license plate number. It turns out that she was driving with more than a blood alcohol level.
The end of a sausage era: a traditional brand relocates
An East German cult brand is to relocate. The "Eberswalder" sausage will soon no longer come from the region in north-east Brandenburg. Can the East German brand survive despite the plant closure?
Goal: getting home safely - training for train attendants
The attack with fatal consequences on a train attendant in Rhineland-Palatinate has affected rail colleagues everywhere. This is also evident at an assertiveness training course for inspectors in Erfurt.
Several flights canceled due to Lufthansa strikes
Passengers in Saxony will have to reschedule on Thursday: several flights from Dresden and Leipzig will be canceled.
Impending grid overload: Mitnetz often has to throttle green electricity
Mitnetz 2025 had to curtail electricity from wind and solar power on 222 days to prevent the electricity grid from collapsing. What the grid operator requires to ensure that less green energy is lost.
Restricted area due to suspected explosive ordnance around Zeppelin Bridge
Irregularities are discovered in the water during construction work on the Zeppelin Bridge in Leipzig. It is now to be investigated whether these are explosive ordnance.
More tin in Saxony - reassessment for Gottesberg deposit
The economy's hunger for raw materials such as lithium, germanium, indium and tin has brought the Ore Mountains back into the focus of mining companies. And some deposits appear to be more abundant than expected.
VW works council demands recognition bonus for employees
VW suddenly has six billion euros more in its coffers - and the works council is demanding a bonus for all employees covered by collective agreements. Will the money arrive in May?
Railroad line between Leipzig and Chemnitz still disrupted
The railroad line between Leipzig and Chemnitz is still disrupted on Tuesday morning. It is still not clear how long the disruption will last.
Train services between Leipzig and Chemnitz disrupted
Unknown persons have damaged cables on a railroad line in Leipzig. Commuters and travelers between Leipzig and Chemnitz are now feeling the consequences. When will the damage be repaired? Unclear.
Traffic restricted on A38 between Merseburg and Leipzig
Drivers can expect repeated road closures in the coming month. Repairs to the road will be prepared in the meantime.
Could companies secure new connections at eastern airports?
After flight connections were canceled, airports in eastern Germany are examining new approaches - and the economy is also in demand.
Driver dies after accident in Chemnitz
A driver crashes his vehicle into several trees. He succumbs to his injuries at the scene of the accident. The damage to property is also high.
Technical problem forces DHL aircraft to return to Leipzig
Technical problems forced a DHL aircraft to return: after several loops, the plane landed safely at Leipzig/Halle Airport.
Technical problem forces DHL aircraft to return to Leipzig
Technical problems forced a DHL aircraft to return: after several loops, the plane landed safely at Leipzig/Halle Airport.
SUV causes accident on A4 - and drives on
A black SUV causes an accident on the A4, injuring several people, and flees the scene. The police are asking witnesses for information.
East German mechanical engineering with order growth
Mechanical engineering companies in eastern Germany are defying the national trend: in 2025, the companies received more orders. Nevertheless, the industry sees an urgent need for action on the part of politicians.
Project for better water quality in Lusatia
2.7 million euros for near-natural rivers: A new project is testing how the condition of rivers and streams in the lignite mining region can be improved.
Dresden-Chemnitz rail service restricted until November
Commuters between Dresden and Chemnitz must be prepared for train cancellations, timetable changes and replacement services until November. This is due to construction work on an important junction.
Driving instructors' association: Reform does not make driving license cheaper
A driving license costs more than 3,000 euros. The federal government's plans to reduce costs are met with skepticism by driving instructors in Bavaria.
Traffic jams in Saxony are getting longer - record on the A4
Almost 1,000 hours more traffic jams on the A4: New Year's Eve brought a record length of 512 kilometers. What's behind the traffic jam chaos and why could there be even more waiting times in 2026?
IHK survey: One in four companies expects job cuts
The mood in Saxony's economy remains depressed: more than a third of companies are reporting declining sales, many fear rising labor costs and see little progress in reforms.
Free Voters call for local authorities to have veto rights over wind power
According to the Free Voters, the expansion of wind energy in eastern Germany is facing an acceptance crisis. They are therefore calling for local authorities to have a say.
Saxon inland ports draw a positive balance for 2025
Despite construction sites and bridge collapse: Saxony's ports are increasing their cargo throughput. Nevertheless, the outlook for 2026 remains cautious.
Ailing Agra Bridge near Leipzig to be shored up
The Agra Bridge is to be demolished and rebuilt. But until then, it needs to be supported. What is currently being done and what it will cost.
VNG sees stable supply despite low gas storage levels
How does VNG assess the current situation in the gas storage facilities? The company does not see any acute danger, but warns of challenges for the next season.