Applications for the Female Founder Award until the end of June
Creative and courageous female entrepreneurs wanted: Applications for Saxony's Female Founder Award can still be submitted until the end of the month.
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Panter calls for further relief for companies
The German government wants to give the economy a boost with tax relief for companies. Further measures are needed for smaller companies, warns Economics Minister Panter.
Panter promotes Saxon innovative strength in Brandenburg
At the East German Economic Forum, Economics Minister Panter plans to promote the Free State as a location for the future. Together with other eastern states, Saxony wants to carry more weight.
4th Leipzig Night of Apprenticeships: Discover your dream job
Visit the Leipzig Night of Apprenticeships on May 23 and experience over 150 professions, 120 companies and 40 dual study programs up close in one evening. Secure your place now and try out professions!
More company bankruptcies in Saxony - IHK sees a bleak future
More bankruptcies, more despair: In Saxony, insolvencies recently rose by almost 14 percent, particularly in the retail and hospitality sectors. The Chamber of Industry and Commerce warns of a further worsening of the crisis.
DGB: Wages in the East still lag behind the West
From October 22, employees in eastern Germany will be working without pay - in purely mathematical terms - until the end of the year. The DGB criticizes a wage gap of 19 percent - and has a clear demand.
Most innovative female founders 2024 from Mittweida and Leipzig
The Free State of Bavaria has been awarding prizes to successful female entrepreneurs since 2008. This makes business start-ups by women visible to the public and recognizes their commitment.
Saxony's outpatient hospice services receive millions in funding from health insurance companies
There are 46 outpatient hospice services in Bavaria, and last year they cared for more than 3,000 people. Now they have received a cash injection.
Saxon transport companies receive millions in funding for climate-friendly buses
Saxony's Ministry of Transport is providing millions in funding for local public transport. The subsidies are intended to help achieve the climate protection targets in the state and make public transport more attractive.
Construction companies in eastern Germany suffer from increasing bureaucracy
Curbing bureaucracy is an ongoing political issue. The construction industry in the east has not seen any success so far - quite the opposite.
Saxony's skilled crafts sector pushes for effective bureaucracy reduction
Micro and small businesses are demanding noticeable relief in their day-to-day business. In the opinion of the Saxon Crafts Association, Saxony should take Bavaria as a role model.
BSW proposes promotion scout for Saxon companies
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) wants to make funding programs more transparent.
Shortage of skilled workers in Saxony: Minister of Economic Affairs sees challenges
Economics Minister Dulig warns of a growing shortage of skilled workers in Saxony and emphasizes the importance of foreign workers.
Companies in the Halle and Leipzig region see themselves in a worse position
Many companies in the Halle and Leipzig region are struggling with falling demand, rising costs and difficult economic conditions.
Companies in Leipzig and Halle in a difficult situation
Many companies in Leipzig and Halle are complaining about falling demand and rising costs. Chambers see a need for action.
Suspicion of fraud in climate protection projects in China by oil companies
ZDF research uncovers possible fraud in climate protection projects in China. Oil companies such as Shell are apparently using fictitious projects to reduce CO2 emissions.
95-hectare solar park inaugurated in the district of Meißen
It covers an area equivalent to around 133 soccer pitches and can supply around 25,000 households with green electricity every year: the Zeithain solar park was opened in the district of Meißen on Wednesday. "The new photovoltaic plant in Zeithain is an important component of our energy transition," ..
Saxon Female Founder Award 2024 - start of applications for female founders and entrepreneurs
From May 16, female founders and entrepreneurs can apply for the Saxon Female Founder Award, which is awarded by the Saxon State Ministry of Justice and for Democracy, Europe and Equality.
Saxon government promotes cooperation between schools and companies
Saxon government calls for closer cooperation between schools and companies to promote STEM subjects and the next generation of skilled workers.
Saxony's heads of government and education ministers promote close cooperation between schools and companies
The head of the Saxon government and the Minister of Education and Cultural Affairs are advocating increased cooperation between schools and companies in order to promote interest in STEM subjects.
Ministry of Economic Affairs: Closure of solar plant depressing
The Federal Ministry of Economics has expressed its disappointment at the closure of solar module manufacturer Meyer Burger's plant in Saxony. "The news from Freiberg is depressing," explained Parliamentary State Secretary Michael Kellner on Tuesday. He added that they were aware of the very serious ..
Saxony Economic Development Agency records successful year 2023
The Saxony Economic Development Corporation (WFS) recorded a successful year in 2023 with 16 new companies and investments totaling 10 billion euros.
Fewer consumers insolvent: but more companies
The State Statistical Office in Saxony registered an opposing trend in insolvencies last year. The number of consumer insolvencies fell slightly, while the number of corporate insolvencies rose sharply. As the authority announced on Wednesday, a total of 2944 insolvency proceedings were reported for ..
E-prescription in Saxony: positive interim results despite isolated problems
The mandatory electronic prescription works well, despite isolated problems. Pharmacies and health insurance companies draw a positive interim balance.
Pupils explore the world of work during open week for companies
Pupils try out different professions in the open week of companies, supported by more than 1300 companies and institutions.
Konsum Leipzig records ten percent increase in sales
Last year, the regional retail company Konsum Leipzig achieved sales of more than 200 million euros, an increase of ten percent on the previous year.
Saxony's Economics Minister contradicts speculation about abandoning public procurement law
Saxony's Minister of Economic Affairs Martin Dulig (SPD) has contradicted speculation that the state will abandon its planned public procurement law.
Business founders in Saxony can apply for a reduced-interest microloan
Business founders in Saxony can receive a low-interest microloan of up to 30,000 euros for their projects. The loan can be applied for with immediate effect from the Sächsische Aufbaubank (SAB), the Ministry of Economic Affairs announced.
Saxony's Minister President calls for rescue package for solar industry
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) has called for a rescue package for the solar industry from the federal government and the EU. The industry is important for the economic strength and sovereignty of Germany and Europe, said Kretschmer on Wednesday. The federal government and the EU must finally act. Otherwise, many jobs in the East would be at risk.
Lifting of the budget freeze for subsidized economic projects in Saxony
Saxony's Economics Minister Martin Dulig welcomes the lifting of the budget freeze for subsidized economic projects. The Saxon economy would like to invest, but there are more applications than available money.
Corporate events in restaurants: Christmas parties despite higher costs
Numerous companies are once again organizing Christmas parties in restaurants with their employees this year, even though restaurateurs have to adapt to higher costs during the Christmas period.
Saxony pays out 1.56 billion euros in bridging aid to companies
Saxony has paid out 1.56 billion euros to companies during the coronavirus crisis. Claims amounting to EUR 7 million are still outstanding.
"Pay what you can" in Leipzig's theaters
In the 2023/24 season, the Theaterbetriebe der Stadt Leipzig will offer audiences the opportunity to determine the ticket price themselves for selected events.