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Tens of thousands of jobs in Saxony depend on the automotive industry, but the sector is struggling. Concerns are growing, particularly about Volkswagen's future in Zwickau. Will CEO Blume provide clarity next week?

New Vision to Lead Saxony's Industry Out of the Crisis

Following the loss of 19,000 manufacturing jobs, Saxony’s business community is calling for reforms and clear political signals. A mission statement is intended to serve as a compass. | more

New Vision to Lead Saxony's Industry Out of the Crisis

Following the loss of 19,000 industrial jobs, Saxony’s business community is calling for reforms and clear political signals. A vision statement is intended to serve as a guide. | more

Flash Sale in Schwarzheide: Neue Stores und zusätzliche Rabatte entdecken

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

One in five foreign workers is in a high-demand occupation

Whether in hospitals, the skilled trades, or the restaurant industry: International workers often fill positions where there are labor shortages. They are indispensable to these businesses, says a member of the Left Party in the Bundestag. | more

World Cup opponent Curaçao: What connects Saxony's economy to the island

The German national team's first World Cup opponent on Sunday is Curaçao. What connects Saxony's economy to this Caribbean nation, which has fewer residents than Chemnitz? | more

Skilled trades: difficult economy causes undeclared work to boom

There is growing concern in the construction and hairdressing trades in Saxony: more and more jobs are being completed without an invoice. How experts and the chamber assess the situation. | more

Warum zu viel Selbstkritik uns nicht weiterbringt

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

How Saxony's strawberry farmers are looking ahead to the start of the season

At the start of the strawberry season, farms in Saxony are expecting a good harvest - despite slight frost damage. However, rising costs and a lack of seasonal workers are putting the industry under increasing pressure. | more

Who picks the strawberries? Farmers compete for seasonal workers

Saxony's farmers are not only dependent on seasonal workers for the strawberry harvest. According to the regional directorate, it is becoming more difficult to find them. The gaps are often filled by workers from Eastern Europe. | more

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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

Saxony puts together future package for the economy and skilled trades

Politicians are increasingly putting together packages. In many places there are packages of measures, financial packages or a pension package. There is now a package for the future for the Saxon economy. | more

More new doctors and psychotherapists in the country

Around 650 new healthcare professionals received their licenses in Saxony-Anhalt. There was a significant increase in the number of doctors and psychotherapists in particular. | more

Ohne sie steht alles still – jetzt holen wir Sachsens Alltagshelden auf die große Bühne

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

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. | more

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. | more

Bestickte Windel oder Windeltorte? Dresdnerin fertigt individuelle Geschenke zur Geburt

In Dresden-Pieschen fertigt Andrea Rehn im Zentralwerk personalisierte Geschenke für frischgebackene Eltern und deren Familien. Besonders gefragt sind bestickte Windeln mit Geburtsdaten sowie kreative Windeltorten – und das nicht nur online, sondern auch deutschlandweit über DM-Märkte. Jetzt gibt es 10 Prozent Rabatt im Shop. | more

Skills shortage remains a major hurdle for Saxony's companies

More than half of Saxon companies were unable to find suitable skilled workers in 2024. Why many companies make compromises when hiring. | more

More staff at Saxony's universities - few female professors

More than half of the staff at Saxon universities are women. However, they are underrepresented in one group. | more

Zahnarzt in Budapest: Behandlung bis zu 70 % günstiger als in Deutschland

Zahnbehandlungen können in Deutschland schnell zur finanziellen Belastung werden. Besonders bei Implantaten, Kronen, Brücken oder umfangreichem Zahnersatz liegen die Kosten häufig im vierstelligen Bereich. Viele Patienten stehen dann vor einer schwierigen Entscheidung: Behandlung durchführen lassen und hohe Eigenanteile zahlen – oder den Eingriff aufschieben, obwohl er medizinisch sinnvoll wäre. | more

Difficult situation: Study on the situation of the long-term unemployed

Anyone who has not had a job for at least a year is considered to be long-term unemployed. Those affected often fall into a disastrous cycle. Experts speak of a self-reinforcing condition. | more

Long-term unemployed receive targeted support

The lower the qualification, the worse the chances on the job market. People who have not had a job for a long time are dependent on special support. | more

Flash Sale in Schwarzheide: Neue Stores und zusätzliche Rabatte entdecken

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

Ifo study: East catches up - but remains structurally behind

East Germany has caught up economically in many areas. But the differences to the West remain visible. | more

Out after almost 500 years: Paper mill closes down

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? | more

Warum zu viel Selbstkritik uns nicht weiterbringt

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

Saxony deploys labor market mentors for refugees

Mentors help refugees who are looking for work. The program has been running since 2016 and is now being continued with a special focus. | more

One in five part-time employees wants to work more

Although most part-time employees in Saxony work part-time voluntarily, not all of them are satisfied with their working hours. | more

DIE SACHSEN NEWSletter abonnieren

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

Eastern countries want more skilled workers from abroad

The shortage of skilled workers is affecting the eastern German states. The federal government should provide solutions. What are the heads of government from the east demanding? | more

Heads of government of the eastern German states discuss securing skilled workers

The heads of government of the eastern German states are meeting in Berlin. What is on the agenda? | more

Ohne sie steht alles still – jetzt holen wir Sachsens Alltagshelden auf die große Bühne

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

Green Youth wants minimum wage for young people

At the national congress of the Green Youth in Leipzig, the main focus will be on personnel realignment. However, the party youth also wants to set the tone in terms of content. | more

Saxony plans microelectronics training cluster with 1,000 places

Saxony is facing considerable investment in the semiconductor industry. The demand for skilled workers will be high. The Free State wants to be prepared for this. | more

Bestickte Windel oder Windeltorte? Dresdnerin fertigt individuelle Geschenke zur Geburt

In Dresden-Pieschen fertigt Andrea Rehn im Zentralwerk personalisierte Geschenke für frischgebackene Eltern und deren Familien. Besonders gefragt sind bestickte Windeln mit Geburtsdaten sowie kreative Windeltorten – und das nicht nur online, sondern auch deutschlandweit über DM-Märkte. Jetzt gibt es 10 Prozent Rabatt im Shop. | more

Skilled workers welcome: Welcome Centers in Saxony support newcomers and employers

There is a shortage of skilled workers in many sectors. Whether in care, gastronomy or the skilled trades, companies are desperately looking for staff. There are now service centers throughout Saxony to promote immigration. | more

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