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After a loss of around 138 million euros, biofuel producer Verbio is once again optimistic about the new financial year. What the Management Board says about the market recovery and the planned return to the SDAX.
From 2026, the first Asterix park outside France will be built near Leipzig. Belantis is being converted for this. One goal: more attractions for younger children.
Belantis becomes Asterix Park: The new French owners see growth potential for the leisure facility near Leipzig.
Ryanair gone, losses in the millions, looming financial gap: Why Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports fear for their future - and how Kretschmer is pushing for greater competitiveness compared to Prague.
420 new jobs, 220 million euros and a material without critical raw materials: How the "SuperFactory" near Leipzig wants to shake up Europe's electricity grids and green markets.
Is an entire region on the brink of collapse? Politicians are sounding the alarm because companies are pulling out - with consequences for an entire sector of the economy.
From desks to high-tech equipment: everything that goes under the hammer at Meyer Burger's sale. The auctions end in December.
Radiopharmaceuticals are drugs with radiation power. They are used in nuclear medicine to diagnose cancer, for example. The company Rotop wants to invest in this area.
The BMW plant in Leipzig is celebrating 20 years of production - and is setting the course for the future: the car manufacturer is planning to invest a three-digit million sum in the site.
How Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports are to survive despite the difficult situation - and what role the chip industry plays in this.
The mills of bureaucracy often grind slowly. The State Directorate of Saxony is endeavoring to speed things up and accelerate investments by large companies.
In rural areas, there is often only one bus a day. If you don't have a car, you are not really mobile. The bus industry would like to change this, but it's not just a lack of money.
Saxony is showcasing new ideas for more liveable cities at the Smart City World Congress in Barcelona. These companies and municipalities are taking part.
Whether a newcomer to the market or already successful: the 2026 Founder Award honors visionaries. Who can apply - and by when?
Chip manufacturer Globalfoundries in Dresden wants to speed up its production with its "Sprint" project. The Federal Chancellor is present when the plans are presented
The TechniSat plant in Schöneck, Vogtland, which was threatened with closure, has been saved. The investor company manufactures satellite systems, among other things.
Solar modules on trucks and buses can supply electricity for refrigeration units or air conditioning systems. They are manufactured in Saxony.
Rising energy prices and cheap imports are putting pressure on the steel industry. The industry is calling for swift action from the federal government.
Solarworld was once Germany's largest solar module manufacturer. Insolvency came in 2018. But the rights to the brand are still worth something today.
Saxony's Minister President Kretschmer sees the TSMC plant in Dresden as a technological leap forward for Silicon Saxony. What he is calling for in Taiwan and why Europe needs to get moving.
During the coronavirus pandemic, many entrepreneurs received emergency aid to help them make ends meet. However, these usually have to be repaid. Thousands have yet to do so.
Until now, the waste heat from the TotalEnergies refinery in Leuna has not been used. This is soon to change. Many thousands of households are to be supplied via a new connection to Leipzig.
The biofuel manufacturer Verbio earned significantly less last year, but sees opportunities for a quick recovery. Why the Executive Board still wants to suspend the dividend payment.
New chip factories bring thousands of jobs to Dresden. The region is facing major challenges, particularly in terms of housing construction and the search for commercial space.
More than half of Saxon companies were unable to find suitable skilled workers in 2024. Why many companies make compromises when hiring.
Anyone who is ill often needs medication from a pharmacy. However, the pharmacy network has been increasingly patchy for years. Even in recent months, there have been more closures than new openings.
The first beer was bottled 28 years ago, the last will follow at the end of this year. Why the family business is giving up.
At the semiconductor trade fair Semicon in Taiwan, Saxony's Minister of Economic Affairs was busy beating the drum for Silicon Saxony. There is already one success to report. Will there be more?
The insolvent care group Argentum also has several facilities in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt. Despite an investor for parts of the care group, the future of several facilities remains open.
Science Minister Gemkow is focusing on more start-ups from research. The path from idea to company is to be made easier. However, there is criticism from the opposition about reduced funding.
After more than 90 years, production at Doering Glass in Radeburg is coming to an end. There is still hope for another site in Berlin.
Elbe Flugzeugwerke in Dresden is feeling the turbulence. Less express freight, for example between China and the USA, is reducing demand for the conversion of passenger to cargo aircraft.
The political debate in Germany is sometimes very heated. In social media, things really get heated under the protection of anonymity. The communication of a society suffers as a result.
Leipzig has long been considered a top business location - but according to a new analysis, its attractiveness is crumbling: high costs, bureaucracy and traffic problems are increasingly dampening the mood.
There was still a little hope. But now the end is sealed for the Bosch Power Tools company in Sebnitz. IG Metall is making serious accusations.
The cultural and creative industries are important employers in Saxony. Corona was a low point. How has the industry developed after the pandemic?
The sage fields at Bombastus-Werke smell like the Mediterranean. The harvest continues these days. The highest quality grade is harvested by hand
The sage fields at Bombastus-Werke smell like the Mediterranean. The harvest continues these days. The highest quality grade is harvested by hand
How strongly do people identify with the places and regions in which they live? Do they feel connected to Germany and the EU? A survey sheds light on this.
Since the early 1990s, electronics manufacturer Technisat has been producing radios and other products in the Vogtland region. This will come to an end at the end of the year. What will become of the employees?
Saxony's companies increased their innovation expenditure again in 2023. Small companies in particular are driving development - and lifting the state above the national average.
A year ago, the US chip manufacturer Intel put its plans for several chip factories in Germany on hold. Now other companies are interested in locating here.
The coronavirus pandemic has put many Saxon companies in financial difficulties. The emergency aid provided by the federal government must be repaid. However, there are exemptions and exceptions.
"Fill up" with energy for a range of up to 325 kilometers in ten minutes. This is what a new generation of batteries for electric cars from Mercedes-Benz should be able to do.
In the district of Leipzig, a lignite excavator has to be moved to a new location and cross a main road to do so. How did the complex operation work out?
Deutsche Bahn is testing the new high-speed train from Siemens between Erfurt and Halle. The train is traveling as fast as possible.
Entrepreneurs had complained about difficulties. Economics Minister Panter wants to give them some breathing space.
During the coronavirus pandemic, the state granted companies emergency aid. The companies have to prove their need - otherwise repayments are due.
Economic sentiment has been stagnating for some time. This is leading to lower investment and a decline in turnover. The chambers of commerce are therefore formulating demands on politicians.
What happens when the managing director of a company is about to retire? Thousands of SMEs in Saxony will be faced with this question over the next few years.
The solar manufacturer Meyer Burger is also fighting for survival in Germany. Despite filing for insolvency, production is set to continue - for the time being.
Meyer Burger had set out to revive solar production in Germany. However, the company has fallen into a serious crisis. Now the employees are facing an uncertain future.
Sage flowers must not be wet during harvest. Bombastus-Werke in Freital near Dresden takes advantage of a narrow window in the weather forecasts and speeds up the harvest.
Big ambitions: The steelworks in Riesa is focusing on more climate-friendly steel production with a new rolling mill - but high energy prices continue to jeopardize its course.
Company relocations are not a matter of course in difficult economic times. Even if investments in 2024 are significantly lower than in the previous year, Saxony is satisfied.
The state helped companies financially during the coronavirus pandemic. Some small companies in particular feel overwhelmed by the repayment. The Greens are therefore calling for a remedy.
Hundreds of tons of earth have so far been moved at Leipzig/Halle Airport for an aircraft factory. An environmentally friendly regional aircraft is soon to be built here.
The chemical industry is under pressure. The Managing Director of the Leuna Chemical Park is calling for a different energy policy and is relying on Russian gas.
A study confirms that Saxony has great potential for future innovations through the transfer of science and research. It shows where there is a need for action and what opportunities exist.
The current crises are also affecting Saxony's economy. Alongside concerns, there is always positive news.
Saxony's chemical industry is clearly operating at full capacity. This not only puts jobs at risk - but also the future of entire locations.
An international investor is investing in the Leipzig-based VNG subsidiary Balance in order to expand the biogas business. What plans is VNG pursuing with this?
Quarterback Immobilien AG sells 2800 apartments to Vonovia. What does this mean for tenants? An analysis of the Leipzig-based company's new strategy.
Belantis now belongs to a French amusement park giant. Plans for more visitors and new attractions are soon to be drawn up.
Saxon start-up companies still too often stew in their own juices. There is a lack of employees from abroad and insufficient access to venture capital.
The energy group VNG no longer wants to purchase gas from Russia, even in the long term. The company is distancing itself from political mind games and is focusing on secure sources.
VNG ends 2024 with a solid result despite the difficult situation and continues to focus on green gases. But what the future of energy supply will look like depends on more than just the company.
Thousands of businesses in Saxony have to pay back coronavirus aid - and some can barely manage it. According to critics, small craft businesses in particular are facing acute financial difficulties as a result.
In 2024, more businesses were registered than deregistered in Bavaria. One economic sector was particularly well represented.
Saxony as an entrepreneur: The Free State has a stake of almost 600 million euros in the companies. This is intended to promote the common good.
Quickly refueled and emission-free on the road: BMW is using hydrogen trucks to transport components for the first time. But the technology still has one hurdle.
It is considered to be the oldest paper mill in Germany, but now it is coming to an end. This year, the Felix Schoeller company plans to close the Penig site. What will happen to the employees?
Saxony and Thuringia are among the largest textile locations in Germany. However, the industry is struggling considerably and is groaning under high costs and bureaucracy.
The Leipzig ICE plant is celebrating its 15th anniversary. Despite the current poor network infrastructure at Deutsche Bahn, the plant remains optimistic.
His last job as a coach was almost a year and a half ago. In the meantime, Timo Rost has embarked on a new project away from soccer. But he can't let go of his coaching job.
Founded in 1992, the technology provider Komsa has grown to become one of the largest family businesses in the East. Following the merger with Westcoast, the previous boss is now leaving the company.
Elbe Flugzeugwerke in Dresden takes care of the conversion and maintenance of aircraft. Now the world's largest passenger aircraft is once again landing on the Elbe.
On Friday, investigators searched the business premises of the Gröner Group in Leipzig. The search has now continued in Berlin. The suspicion: Procrastination in insolvency.
The credit agency Creditreform publishes annual insolvency statistics. According to these statistics, the number of corporate insolvencies is rising - both nationwide and in Saxony.
Healthy snacks, 3D printing or IT services - student companies in Saxony are active in many areas. The Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs supports the young entrepreneurs.
The Leipzig police and public prosecutor's office are currently searching the premises of a construction company. Among other things, there is a suspicion of delaying insolvency.
The coal era is also coming to an end in Lusatia. The demolition of the Boxberg cooling towers marks the start of Lusatia's transformation into an energy region.
For years, the derelict site of VEB Edelpelz near Leipzig was an eyesore. Now around 400 apartments are to be built there. There is a huge bang at the end of the demolition work.
The mood among companies in Lusatia remains subdued. According to the IHK, a turnaround is not in sight.
Is the Fichtelberg about to be sold off? The Oberwiesenthal town council is to decide on Tuesday whether to sell Fichtelberg Schwebebahn GmbH. One interested party is already lined up.
A new core network for hydrogen transportation with great economic potential is being built in eastern Germany. The construction is intended to strengthen the region as a center for sustainable energy.
Demand for cigarettes has been falling in Europe for years. Philip Morris is therefore withdrawing from production in Germany.
Structural change is in full swing in Saxony's coal-mining regions. Funding is now available for the production of climate-friendly technologies.
The East German brand Fit wants to be fit for the future. The company is currently looking for options. Because owner Wolfgang Groß is thinking about retirement at the age of 72.
More and more companies are filing for insolvency in Saxony. The construction and retail sectors are particularly affected.
Business with trade fairs, congresses and events has finally picked up again. Leipziger Messe is confident about the coming years.
Eckert & Ziegler opens its new premises in Dresden. The company wants to send a clear signal for the future of radiopharmacy in the region.
Founded in 1710 after the invention of European hard porcelain, the Meissen manufactory is world-famous. The Staatliche Kunstsammlungen are now shedding light on this rather unexplored chapter of its history.
A study shows great potential for green hydrogen in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. The expansion of electrolysis capacity and the conversion of existing pipelines are crucial here.
Morpheus Space manufactures drives for satellites in the state capital. The company wants to meet the growing demand with the new factory.
The transmission system operator Ontras is involved in the future hydrogen core network in Central Germany with an investment volume in the mid three-digit million range.
The production halls at Bombastus-Werke smell like the Mediterranean again these days. This is because the harvest of aromatic sage leaves is in full swing. Business is booming.
The New Leipzig Trade Fair wants to become more attractive: More outdoor events and more storage space are desired. The city is now working on a new development plan.
The Dresden-based company Sunfire sees its commitment to green hydrogen confirmed by a loan from the European Investment Bank EIB. On Friday, the cooperation was once again ceremoniously sealed in Dresden. The EIB is granting Sunfire a loan of up to 100 million euros. The company intends to use this ..
Saxony is gearing up for the production of the next generation of batteries.