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?
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4th Leipzig Night of Apprenticeships: Discover your dream job
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Contract between MFAG and DHL at Leipzig/Halle Airport extended ahead of schedule until 2053
Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG and Deutsche Post subsidiary DHL extend their contract at Leipzig/Halle Airport until 2053. The partnership secures Saxony a leading role in international trade.
Federal government only fills just under 40% of the announced jobs in coal mining areas
Of the 5000 new jobs in authorities and research institutions in coal-mining regions, 2094 have been filled so far, with plans for 3531 positions. Leftists criticize the results as sobering.
Opportunities for new jobs for employees in the solar industry in Saxony despite the crisis
Federal Employment Agency sees good opportunities for new jobs for employees in the solar industry in Saxony despite the crisis. Shortage of skilled workers.
Unilever invests ten million euros at the Auerbach site in Vogtland
Unilever plans to invest ten million euros at the Auerbach site by the end of 2026 and cut fewer jobs than planned
Lufthansa Technik and Rolls-Royce expand joint venture N3 Engine Overhaul Services
Lufthansa Technik and Rolls-Royce are investing 150 million euros in N3 Engine Overhaul Services in Arnstadt, Thuringia, creating 250 new jobs and doubling capacity to up to 250 engines per year.
Solar technology for vehicles: New production facility in Zwenkau creates 120 jobs
The company "Opes Solar Mobility" is planning to produce special solar technology for vehicles such as trucks, motorhomes and buses in Zwenkau from the end of this year. This is expected to create around 120 jobs.
Politicians demand a clear commitment from the federal government to the German solar industry
Politicians from Saxony warn of thousands of job losses and demand commitment to the German solar industry
Traffic light maintains billions in subsidies for chip factories in eastern Germany
The Ampel government will continue to provide billions in subsidies for Intel and TSMC chip factories in eastern Germany.
Commuters in Saxony mainly work in large cities
One million commuters in Saxony work primarily in Leipzig, Dresden and Chemnitz. There are also attractive workplaces in Görlitz, Plauen and Schkeuditz.
AfD criticism of conversion to electric cars in Zwickau meets with criticism in Saxony's state parliament
The AfD's criticism of the conversion to electric cars at Volkswagen's Zwickau site almost three years ago has drawn widespread criticism in the Saxon state parliament. According to CDU member of parliament Jan Hippold, the transformation of the automotive industry offers both challenges and opportunities for new jobs. AfD parliamentary group leader Jörg Urban blames the political hype surrounding e-mobility for weakening demand at VW. SPD state chairman Henning Homann warns against a swan song for the e-car, saying this would harm employees and Saxony's industry.
Lusatia develops into a focal point for battery production
The establishment of companies like Altech promotes the development of battery production in Lusatia. Altech plans to build two factories in the Schwarze Pumpe industrial park in Brandenburg, with investments of over one billion euros and the creation of 1,000 jobs.
Debate in the Saxon state parliament: Volkswagen plans threaten jobs
The AfD parliamentary group sees around 100,000 jobs in the automotive industry at risk due to weakening demand for e-cars.