Chemical industry in Saxony is weakening - calls for a new start

Between innovation and crisis management

Panter met with representatives from companies and associations in Nünchritz to discuss the future of the industry and possible support. "At the same time, companies need to invest more in innovation, higher productivity and defossilization," Panter emphasized. The EU, federal government and the Free State of Bavaria must do all they can to support this challenging mix of tasks. "However, impetus for this must also come from the companies."

Wacker plant manager Jutta Matreux pointed out the central role of affordable energy for the site. "As one of the most energy-intensive companies in the district, we are dependent on a competitive and sustainable energy supply." The aim is to achieve climate-neutral production by 2045. The expansion of renewable energies is crucial for this - not only for self-supply, but for the entire industrial value creation in the region.