The chemical industry supplies essential products for everyday life. However, many companies in eastern Germany are becoming increasingly critical of Germany as a business location—with consequences for their investment plans. | more
SKW Piesteritz in Saxony-Anhalt has been the focus of state, federal, and European politics for months. There is much more to it than just fertilizer production. | more
Nur bis zum 20. September warten in den Marken-Outlets Schwarzheide-Mitte zahlreiche zusätzliche Aktionen. Besonders spannend sind die drei neuen Stores von PUMA, MARC O’POLO und ONLY & SONS. Zum Finale verbindet der verkaufsoffene Sonntag Shopping und Wasserturmfest zu einem erlebnisreichen Familienausflug | more
A cost-cutting program at Wacker Chemie provides for fewer working hours and lower salaries for everyone. The Group wants to prevent redundancies and achieve its savings target. | more
Uncertainty is growing at Wacker's Nünchritz plant: employees are waiting for clarity on the planned job cuts. Works councils demand binding commitments against compulsory redundancies. | more
How do employers and trade unions want to secure jobs in the chemical industry in eastern Germany? Demands are presented to the federal government at the Chemical Summit. | more
Am 14. und 15. September 2026 wird Dresden erneut zum Treffpunkt für angewandte Künstliche Intelligenz. Bei der Brains on Silicon 2026 im ICD Dresden sprechen Expertinnen und Experten von Unternehmen wie SAP, GitHub und You.com darüber, wie KI aus Pilotprojekten in echte Geschäftsprozesse kommt. | more
Ahead of the chemicals summit, the Greens are calling for companies and governments to take more responsibility for the East German chemicals industry. What is behind the appeals to Dow? | more
The chemical industry in Germany must transform itself. Away from oil and gas and towards new basic materials. The foundations should come from Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt. | more
Schon wieder zu viel gegessen oder eine wichtige Aufgabe aufgeschoben? Oft reagieren wir auf solche Verhaltensweisen mit Selbstkritik. Doch damit bekämpfen wir meist nur das sichtbare Symptom – und übersehen, was wir in diesem Moment wirklich brauchen. | more
At the chemical giant Dow, the crisis is now also affecting those who were about to start their careers. In Schkopau and Böhlen, the entire training year has been canceled this year. | more
The US chemical company Dow is reviewing several sites. Two in Saxony-Anhalt and Saxony are also affected. | more
Gute Nachrichten tun gut. In unserem freitäglichen Good Newsletter bündeln wir die Geschichten, die Mut machen, inspirieren und zeigen, was in Sachsen vorangeht. Jetzt abonnieren und positive Nachrichten direkt ins Postfach bekommen. | more
The hydrogen core network for Germany is taking shape, with the first connections in Saxony. The network should be complete by 2032 - but not all regions will benefit immediately. | more
Teacher Jana Bioly from Vogtland was honored for her outstanding work in math and chemistry lessons. Pupils praised her empathy and commitment. | more
In jedem Verein, in jeder Straße, in jedem Treppenhaus gibt es diesen einen Menschen, der einfach da ist – ohne Bezahlung, ohne Applaus, oft ohne ein einziges Dankeschön. DIE SACHSEN NEWS startet eine neue Serie und sucht genau diese Menschen: Sachsens Alltagshelden. Und die Chancen stehen gut, dass Sie selbst schon eine oder einen kennen. | more
