VW prepares extra shifts in Zwickau
First a forced break, now extra shifts at the VW plant in Zwickau. This is what's behind the car manufacturer's plans.
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IHK deplores deindustrialization - change of course required
In south-west Saxony, jobs are being lost and investments are failing to materialize. Why the Chamber of Industry and Commerce and the skilled trades are sounding the alarm and what is weighing on companies the most.
Association calls job losses in the automotive industry alarming
According to the German Association of the Automotive Industry, Saxony is one of the international hotspots for the production of electric cars. But many employees fear for their jobs.
Steel industry pushes for affordable energy
Rising energy prices and cheap imports are putting pressure on the steel industry. The industry is calling for swift action from the federal government.
ESMC chip factory on schedule - Kretschmer praises Taiwan
Up to 30 cranes are turning on the construction site of the new chip factory in Dresden. The largest investment in Saxony's history is growing at a rapid pace. The head of government enthuses about "Taiwan's power".
Car cities suffer from a drop in trade tax
How are cities such as Stuttgart, Wolfsburg and Ingolstadt reacting to falling income from the car industry? An overview of the consequences for budgets.
Panter for open debate on the arms industry
Saxony's Minister of Economic Affairs is promoting a differentiated discussion about the establishment of armaments companies in the state. He also has the special assets of the federal government in mind.
Kretschmer once again questions the end of the combustion engine
Following the car summit in Berlin, Saxony's head of government sees "more common sense" in the debate. He also criticizes the wage levels in the factories - and calls the IG Metall trade union into action.
Kretschmer once again questions the end of the combustion engine in 2025
Following the car summit in Berlin, Saxony's head of government sees "more common sense" in the debate about combustion engines and electromobility. He also calls for more efficiency in the factories.
E-car production in Saxony at a standstill - VW hopes for car summit
Production breaks at the VW electric plants: At the auto summit in Berlin, Volkswagen is hoping for political signals for cheaper charging power and longer tax exemptions for e-cars.
Weak demand - production in Zwickau and Dresden at a standstill
VW stops production in Zwickau and Dresden for a week. What is behind the measures?
BMW connects Leipzig plant to hydrogen network
Until now, the hydrogen has been delivered by truck, but in future it will flow through its own pipeline: Leipzig will be the first BMW site with a direct pipeline.
Kretschmer promotes growth in Silicon Saxony in Taiwan
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.
VW cuts shifts - weak demand
VW is cutting back production at several locations due to weak demand. Elsewhere there are even extra shifts. What is behind the measures?
Thyssenkrupp cuts 270 jobs in Saxony
The employees of Thyssenkrupp in Chemnitz and Hohenstein-Ernstthal had bad premonitions. Now it is certain: the company is closing the sites with 270 employees.
Haseloff calls for relaxation of the ban on combustion engines
Minister President Haseloff warns against overly rigid rules regarding the ban on combustion engines. The eastern states also discuss the future of industrial sectors. A dispute over a river looms at the conference.
More than 100,000 visitors to the Chemnitz Industrial Museum
In the Capital of Culture year, Chemnitz's museums offer a wide range of exhibitions. And they are very popular. The Industrial Museum, for example, is already reporting record visitor numbers.
Porsche looks positively to the future with its combustion engine strategy
Change of strategy at Porsche: billions in losses, new efficiency plans and a balancing act between e-strategy and combustion engines. The risks the Group is taking - and why it believes in them.
E-car crisis: Kretschmer calls for lower electricity prices
Large parts of the economy in Saxony depend on the automotive industry. But it is struggling with sales problems. Southwest Saxony is tackling the transformation and can count on millions in aid.
Experts discuss monument protection for GDR agriculture
According to experts, the GDR was one of the pioneers of industrialized agriculture. Now many a plant is reaching the age when it can be listed.
Sachsenmetall sounds the alarm: Production is running on the back burner
Little hope for improvement: production capacities in Saxony's metal and electrical industry remain well below normal levels. What the employers' association has to say.
Czech Railways defends new bistro car concept
The old "Knödelexpress" between the Czech Republic and Germany lives on in a modern incarnation. But if you want to see the original with its red armchairs and ball lamps, you'll have to hurry.
Kretschmer wants to strengthen the arms industry in Saxony
Minister President Kretschmer wants to strengthen the Saxon arms industry and is calling for targeted support from the federal government. There is criticism from the opposition.
Microchip construction site: ESMC receives approval for building construction
Work on the main and ancillary buildings can begin. Production in the factory is scheduled to start in 2027.
Report: Production of the ID.3 to remain in Zwickau for the time being
According to media reports, VW is initially sticking with the Zwickau site for the production of the ID.3. This is due to unanswered questions regarding the production of new electric models within the Group.
Thyssenkrupp employees fear for their jobs
Families and colleagues take to the streets together: Why 270 Thyssenkrupp employees fear for their future and what IG Metall is now demanding.
Meyer Burger: Around 600 employees in Germany laid off
The Swiss mechanical engineering company Meyer Burger had set out to revive solar production in Germany. But in the face of massive competition from China, the plan has failed.
IG Metall urges more speed for e-mobility in the East
How at risk are jobs in eastern Germany due to the slow expansion of electromobility? Trade union and experts call for investment and clear commitments for locations.
Panter still in favor of phasing out combustion engines - but calls for realism
Economics Minister Panter warns: without predictability and realistic targets, the car industry in Saxony is threatened with dependence on China. What solutions does he have for the future of the electric car?
Doering Glass closes Radeburg plant with 120 employees
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.
Kretschmer warns of the consequences of the end of combustion engines from 2035
Saxony's head of government Kretschmer considers the ban on new combustion engines from 2035 to be a mistake. Why he sees negative consequences for jobs and industry.
Roadworks slow down traffic - Where construction is taking place in Saxony
Patience is required: construction work on highways, bridges and train stations is causing detours in Saxony. Where travelers should plan more time - and what should be improved in the long term.
Chemnitz analysis sees upward trend for e-cars
New registrations of e-cars have not developed as hoped for some manufacturers. As a result, many have readjusted their strategy. A new analysis shows what this means in concrete terms.
Head of VW Works Council in Saxony resigns
VW Saxony loses its Works Council leader: Uwe Kunstmanns draws the consequences of personal mistakes. And his deputy Kristin Oder is also leaving. What happens now.
Saxony and Thuringia advance in the space sector
More than 40 companies are showcasing new space technologies in Dresden. Why Saxony and Thuringia are in the spotlight and what a planned small satellite will prove.
Plants of mattress manufacturer Schlaraffia close down
The brand name suggests almost paradisiacal conditions when it comes to sleep, but the economic reality for Schlaraffia was bleak. Now the lights are going out completely for the workforce.
No investor: Meyer Burger plants cease operations
Production comes to a standstill, hundreds lose their jobs. The lights are going out at solar cell manufacturer Meyer Burger. The last hope is ongoing talks with interested parties.
Eastern car industry under pressure - Congress sees opportunities
Change has long been a reality - and demands new answers: the annual congress in Leipzig focused on how eastern Germany's automotive industry is mastering the balancing act between crisis and innovation.
East German automotive industry relies on cooperation in times of change
Artificial intelligence, chip shortages and global competition: why the East German automotive industry is now relying on teamwork to avoid being left behind by change.
Motor vehicle liability in the district of Meißen likely to be more expensive in 2026
The insurance industry has calculated new regional classes for motor vehicle liability: While car owners in Leipzig will benefit, those in the district of Meißen will probably pay more next year.
Aerospace Regions Day in Dresden
Saxony and Thuringia are among the drivers of the aerospace industry. Both states maintain a joint competence center - now they are the focus of the event.
Trend reversal after a lull: e-cars in Saxony are growing strongly
After a decline in 2024, the number of new e-cars in Saxony is rising again significantly. What manufacturers and experts say about the reasons and challenges.
Car density in Saxony still below the national average
Statistically, more than every second person in Saxony owns a car. However, there are clear regional differences. Particularly few cars are registered in Leipzig.
Trabi, Wartburg & Co: This is how much GDR cars are worth today
After reunification, many owners couldn't get rid of them quickly enough, and today they are in demand as classic cars: classic cars from the GDR. How many of these vehicles are still around?
Trabi, Wartburg & Co: This is how much GDR cars are worth today
After reunification, many owners couldn't get rid of them quickly enough, and today they are in demand as classic cars: classic cars from the GDR. How many of these vehicles are still around?
Demand for e-cars in Saxony increases significantly again
After a decline in the previous year, the number of new e-cars in Saxony is rising again significantly. What manufacturers and experts have to say about the change.
Saxony counts more guests and overnight stays in June
The number of guests in Saxony rose slightly in June - but the bottom line is a minus. Only one city danced out of line.
Kamenz bicycle battery recycler receives funding
A medium-sized company in eastern Saxony specializes in the recycling of bicycle batteries. The Free State of Saxony is supporting a new repair center.
Warning strikes in Saxon breweries continue
The union is fuming and sees the barrel overflowing. The employers point to high wage levels and falling beer sales. The labor dispute in some breweries continues.
Balance sheet: Saxony's government receives red card for company cars
Who drives clean, who drives dirty? The new environmental balance sheet from Deutsche Umwelthilfe shows that Saxony's ministers are a mixed bag when it comes to CO2 emissions.
More than 350 brewery employees on warning strike
Employers have made an initial offer in the wage negotiations for employees at breweries in Saxony. The trade union considers it to be far removed from its own ideas.
Warning strike at breweries ahead of wage round
Employees at breweries in Saxony are fighting for better pay. To increase the pressure on employers, the NGG trade union has called another warning strike.
Trump threatens high chip tariffs - concern in Saxony
US President Donald Trump has been talking about high tariffs on chip imports for a long time and has now named the possible level: 100 percent. What does this mean for companies in "Silicon Saxony"?
Concerns in Saxony after Trump's announcement of chip tariffs
US President Donald Trump has been talking about tariffs on chip imports for a long time and has now named the amount: 100 percent. This is not good news for Saxony's semiconductor industry.
Warning strike at Radeberger - 7 percent wage increase demanded
Employees at breweries in Saxony are fighting for better pay. To increase the pressure on employers, the NGG trade union has called another warning strike.
Warning strike at breweries in Freiberg and Krostitz
The employees of the Saxon breweries no longer want to be paid less than their West German colleagues. They are continuing their industrial action.
100 million euros for chip education campus in Dresden
Saxony wants to become a center for the chip industry. Now there is a financial injection from the European Union.
Insolvency administrator: Potential investors for Meyer Burger
Short-time working, standstill, filing for insolvency: how good are the chances of rescue for solar module manufacturer Meyer Burger? The insolvency administrator speaks of a good response in the search for investors.
Special economic zone demanded for south-west Saxony
Southwest Saxony is economically dependent on the automotive industry. But this is weakening and unemployment is rising. Economic and political players see the region at a turning point.
Billion-euro project: Chip factory planned near Magdeburg
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.
Alstom stops production - Heiterblick crisis intensifies
Leipzig streetcar builder Heiterblick is coming under further pressure. After a production stop at the supplier Alstom, delays in the XXL project are looming.
Wave of warning strikes at breweries in Saxony
For the Food, Beverages and Catering Union, the barrel is full. Warning strikes are now intended to exert pressure on the ongoing wage negotiations in the Saxon brewing industry.
Wave of warning strikes at breweries in Saxony
For the Food, Beverages and Catering Union, the barrel is full. Warning strikes are now intended to exert pressure on the ongoing wage negotiations in the Saxon brewing industry.
Mercedes-Benz manufactures new generation of car batteries
"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.
Transparent factory: VW negotiates with TU about campus
Production at the car manufacturer's smallest site will come to an end at the end of the year. Part of the plant site, which is centrally located in Dresden, could continue with cutting-edge research.
Foundation stone laid for research campus in Lusatia
From 2027, new technologies for the circular economy are to be developed in Lusatia. The foundation stone has now been laid.
Czech Republic signs contract for construction of nuclear power plant units
The contract for the construction of two new nuclear power plant units is signed in Prague in a hurry and without prior notice. Despite the critics.
Globalfoundries in Dresden: Approval for project launch
The chip manufacturer can begin with the first steps of its investment.
Despite insolvency: operations at Meyer Burger to continue
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.
Freeways very busy over Whitsun
Many people use the Whitsun weekend for a short vacation or family visit. The highways in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia are therefore likely to be congested.
After filing for insolvency: What's next for Meyer Burger?
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.
Crisis at Meyer Burger - insolvency for Saxon subsidiary
Short-time working was not enough. Now the Swiss solar manufacturer Meyer Burger is pulling the emergency brake at its German subsidiaries - the end of a foreseeable development for Saxony's Minister of Economic Affairs.
German Meyer Burger subsidiaries file for insolvency
Short-time working was not enough: Swiss solar manufacturer Meyer Burger is pulling the emergency brake at its three German subsidiaries.
Solar manufacturer Meyer Burger stops production in the USA
The Swiss company is struggling with cheap competition from China. Now it is stopping its expansion plans in the USA. This could have repercussions in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt.
Heavy traffic expected on highways - risk of traffic jams increases
Many people will use Ascension Day for a short trip over the long weekend. A lot of traffic can therefore be expected on local highways. There is a risk of traffic jams on these stretches.
Heavy traffic expected on highways - risk of traffic jams increases
Many people will use Ascension Day for a short trip over the long weekend. A lot of traffic can therefore be expected on local highways. There is a risk of traffic jams on these stretches.
Panter wants to attract more defense companies to Saxony
When armaments companies look for new locations, there is sometimes resistance from the population. Nevertheless, Saxony's new Minister of Economic Affairs is encouraging investment from the arms and security industry.
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.
Riesa steelworks opens emission-free rolling mill
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.
When the engine stalls: Does Leipzig need to change course now?
Leipzig is facing new economic challenges. Can the city's diversification strategies compensate for declining trade tax revenues?
Future of the automotive industry in Saxony - dialog in Zwickau
The German automotive industry is in crisis. The automotive state of Saxony is also feeling the effects. The Minister of Economic Affairs wants to counteract this with a regular dialog.
Investor sought for insolvent glassworks in Freital
The Freital glassworks produces bottles and glasses for juice, wine and more. But the company is in financial difficulties. Can a rescuing investor be found?
1 million e-cars from Zwickau - location faces cuts
VW Zwickau celebrates its millionth electric car. But after job cuts and shifts being eliminated, the site is facing further cuts - and is pinning its hopes on a new business segment.
End for the textile manufacturer Curt Bauer
Last year, the textile company Curt Bauer filed for insolvency. It is now clear that there is no future for the traditional company.
More charging points for e-cars - Leipzig leads the way
The network of charging points is becoming denser in Saxony. Growth has been particularly strong in Leipzig.
Short-time working at solar manufacturer Meyer Burger in Thalheim
The Swiss company Meyer Burger Technology AG has three sites in Germany. Months ago, the company announced job cuts worldwide - now there is short-time working.
Industry criticizes hurdles to photovoltaic expansion
Many people in Saxony also want to use their own solar power. Many things are technically possible. But there are too many hurdles, criticize the solar industry and science.
Easter starts in Saxony - ADAC reports heavy traffic
For many travelers, the journey to their Easter vacation will be a test of nerves. Saxony's freeways are also threatened by long traffic jams and barely usable alternative routes.
Riesa-based medium-sized company invests 30 million euros
The current crises are also affecting Saxony's economy. Alongside concerns, there is always positive news.
Fuel more expensive in the south
Drivers currently pay the most for refueling in Bavaria and Saxony. Rhineland-Palatinate has also become significantly more expensive in a state comparison. The city states, on the other hand, get off more cheaply.
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!
Wage increase for 2,800 Globalfoundries employees
After tough talks, an agreement has been reached: Globalfoundries in Dresden will pay higher wages from July - and open up the collective agreement to other employees.
Heiterblick wants to fulfill all orders despite insolvency
Economic crisis at streetcar manufacturer Heiterblick - but the major contract for Leipzig, Görlitz and Zwickau is to continue for the time being. This brings a noticeable sense of relief to the transport companies.
Chemical industry in Saxony is weakening - calls for a new start
Saxony's chemical industry is clearly operating at full capacity. This not only puts jobs at risk - but also the future of entire locations.
Chemnitz shows garages as places of cultural identity
The city of Chemnitz is offering an unusual discovery tour during the Capital of Culture year. The focus is on garages as places of cultural identity.
Chemnitz invites you to the garage course
There are around 30,000 garages in Chemnitz, many of which were built during the GDR era. In the Capital of Culture year, the city wants to make the otherwise unseen visible - and the garages are also in focus.
Trump's punitive tariffs put additional strain on Saxony's car industry
New US punitive tariffs are hitting the industry at an already difficult time. There is now growing concern that even strong plants like the one in Leipzig could stumble.
Visionary and design legend: In the footsteps of Clauss Dietel
From Erika typewriters to the S50 moped: Karl Clauss Dietel gave many everyday objects a special shape. His traces can also be discovered in the cityscape of Chemnitz.
Metal and electrical industry threatened with further job cuts
According to the employers' association Sachsenmetall, the situation in the metal and electrical industry in the Free State of Saxony is coming to a head. The situation is being compared to the coronavirus pandemic and financial crisis.
Dresden microchip construction sites on schedule
Two further semiconductor plants are to be completed in the Saxon state capital over the next two years. This will create 3,000 jobs.