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Every month, the Ifo Institute in Dresden surveys around 1,700 eastern German companies about their business situation and expectations for the coming months. The sentiment barometer fell slightly in June.
The valley of tears has been passed. Researchers at the Ifo Institute in Dresden are cautiously optimistic about economic development in the East.
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.
Saxony's Minister President makes it clear: there will only be a majority if the federal government pays for the tax shortfalls at state and local level.
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.
If it were up to the federal states, the new date with Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz would have been June 18. Contrary to what was announced, this will not happen.
The federal states support the federal government's planned economic stimulus program, but complain that the costs will primarily be borne by them. Their current spokesperson says what they are demanding.
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.
East German companies are more optimistic again. The Ifo Institute has recorded a surprisingly strong increase in the business climate - and blames a key factor for this.
After a long period of gloom in the East German construction industry, the mood is slowly brightening. Has the bottom fallen out?
Lower sales are forcing Porsche to reduce production in Leipzig and lay off temporary workers. A new SUV model could bring hope.
The upturn is still a long time coming for many craft businesses. Their assessment of their business situation is correspondingly negative. The situation is particularly difficult in one sector.
East Germany has caught up economically in many areas. But the differences to the West remain visible.
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.
Leipzig is facing new economic challenges. Can the city's diversification strategies compensate for declining trade tax revenues?
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East German companies are once again taking a more negative view of their situation. The Ifo Institute identifies two reasons for the poor mood.
Prices have risen over the past twelve months. However, compared to March, the inflation rate is slightly lower. Falling energy prices were the main factor offsetting this.
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.
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.
Figures on Saxony's industry prove it in black and white: the economic engine of industry stuttered last year.
The business climate index in eastern Germany rose slightly in March. But not every sector believes in the upturn.
Consumer prices are rising faster in Saxony than in the rest of the country. This has been placing an above-average burden on households for months.
In the past, when there was talk of a north-south divide between the federal states, Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg were often in the lead. Now things are different - say researchers from the south.
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The restructuring of Heiterblick GmbH poses major challenges for everyone involved. Will the relaunch of the streetcar manufacturer in Leipzig succeed?
Saxony's chemical industry is clearly operating at full capacity. This not only puts jobs at risk - but also the future of entire locations.
Belantis now belongs to a French amusement park giant. Plans for more visitors and new attractions are soon to be drawn up.
Leipzig and Yerevan are launching a joint year of culture to promote art and education. The agreement was signed in Yerevan.
Chocolate, coffee beans, spring cleaning: prices rose again in Saxony in March. Anyone who bought food or had their car spruced up paid more.
Eastern Germany's economy is somewhat more optimistic about the future. The Ifo index is rising slightly - but not all companies share this confidence.
Gross domestic product in Bavaria is falling for the second year in a row. One sector in particular is in the red.
Water is becoming increasingly important for attracting companies. A conference will focus on the future of water management in Lusatia.
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.
Since 2020, the number of breweries nationwide has fallen by almost 100. However, there has been an increase in Saxony.
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.
Full exhibition halls, international experts, exciting innovations: In Leipzig, two major industrial trade fairs show that the sector is looking ahead despite the difficult market situation.
Since June, the mood among eastern German companies has been on a continuous downward trend. Now there has been a turnaround, but one sector is pessimistic about the coming months.
The construction industry has been on a long downhill slide recently. Now the downturn is at least slowing down. But the situation remains tense - especially in one sector.
In times of skills shortages, the public sector is in competition with the private sector. The Ifo Institute in Dresden is now sharply criticizing it as inefficient and not very digitalized.
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?
Like other German car manufacturers, Porsche is struggling with difficulties. The management now wants to focus on combustion engines again, among other things. What does this mean for Saxony as an automotive location?
Saxony's companies are facing difficult months. They are complaining about weaker demand at home and abroad. This is why companies are keeping their money together - for example when it comes to investments.
A good start to the year, but then the slump: the East German mechanical engineering industry has been on a downward trend since spring 2024. It warns of difficult times ahead and calls for help from politicians.
Every month, the Ifo Institute in Dresden asks selected companies about their mood. Pessimism prevails at the beginning of the year.
In view of the economic downturn, there is great concern in the East German economy. IG Metall is calling for an end to the "austerity policy" and is campaigning for more state support.
E-mobility is booming worldwide - but not in Germany. In Saxony, too, the number of electric car registrations fell significantly last year. A missed opportunity, according to experts.
Investments are an important indicator of how well the economy is doing. Data from 2023 is now available for Saxony, which gives cause for concern.
The mood in the East German economy has hardly changed and remains rather poor. Only the construction sector is expecting fundamentally positive developments.
The mood in the East German economy has hardly changed and remains rather poor. Only the construction sector is expecting fundamentally positive developments.
Gross domestic product is increasing in eastern Germany - and is better off than in the west. However, the situation is different in Saxony.
Gross domestic product is declining across Germany. In the east, however, the Ifo Institute is observing the opposite trend.
In Saxony, the CDU and SPD have agreed on a coalition agreement. However, parts of the CDU have criticized the division of responsibilities.
There is currently a lot of digging and excavating going on at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Environmentally friendly regional aircraft are soon to be built here.
The mood in the East German economy continues to deteriorate. The individual sectors do not expect any fundamentally positive developments for the time being.
Construction companies in the east are still struggling. Only public construction recorded an increase in the period from January to September.
The construction industry in Saxony recorded a significant drop in turnover in the first half of the year. Much less was built.
The mood among companies in Lusatia remains subdued. According to the IHK, a turnaround is not in sight.
A visit to a restaurant or hotel and a winter check for cars and bicycles have become more expensive in Saxony. The inflation rate increased again in October.
The mood in the East German economy has hardly changed and remains at a low level. The individual sectors do not expect any fundamentally positive developments for the time being.
Customers in the automotive and construction industries are hesitant to place orders, sales in Asia are slumping and solar silicon is less in demand. There are also rays of hope for Wacker Chemie.
The first climate protection contracts were issued by Federal Environment Minister Habeck just over a week ago. Around 2.8 billion euros will go to 15 German companies - including Saxony.
A weak economy, a shortage of skilled workers and bureaucracy are weighing on Saxony's skilled trades sector. Despite problems, the sector initially proved to be robust - now they are having a lasting negative impact on the mood.
The challenges facing the industry became clear at the Central German Food Summit. Representatives discussed the demands and how the future should be shaped in Halle.
The hydrogen core network for Germany is taking shape, with the first connections in Saxony. The network should be complete by 2032 - but not all regions will benefit immediately.
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.
The Saxon economy is not in the best of shape. Economic surveys reflect the mood in the industry. There is still no sign of a recovery.
The nationwide economic downturn is also affecting Saxony - even more than the rest of the country.
New industrial areas are to be created around Leipzig/Halle Airport and Dresden. The Expo Real trade fair in Munich is expected to attract the necessary investors.
Going to a restaurant, insurance and social services have become more expensive in Saxony. Overall, however, the inflation rate is falling slightly.
Sentiment for the East German economy is falling slightly overall. However, the service sector and the construction industry expect more positive business developments in the future.
Economic output in Bavaria has fallen once again. One sector in particular is in the red.
Economic output in Bavaria has fallen once again. One sector in particular is in the red.
The election results of the AfD and BSW in Saxony and Thuringia have economists worried. The vast majority expect negative economic consequences for the states.
Did Saxony get off lightly in the election? The association Wirtschaft für ein weltoffenes Sachsen thinks so. However, the voting decisions of young people are viewed with concern.
The sentiment barometer for the East German economy continues to fall. While industry rated their business better, the assessment in the construction and service sectors was worse.
Fuel, air travel or the purchase of bicycles: Consumer prices in Saxony are falling compared to the previous month.
Fewer orders, lower turnover: There are still no signs of an upturn in the East German construction industry in Berlin, Saxony, Brandenburg and Saxony-Anhalt.
A former industrial site in Chemnitz is to be converted into a "hotspot for living and working". The project is receiving support from the state of Saxony.
The Saxon company Dresdener Mühle is investing 40 million euros in the expansion of its production capacities. These are to increase by 50 percent.
The sentiment barometer for the regional economy in eastern Germany continues to fall. Both the current situation and expectations are rated worse.
Consumer prices in Saxony are once again above the three percent mark. There is currently no clear trend in inflation.
The cherry harvest in Saxony has almost completely failed due to the frost. Frost damage could become more frequent in the future due to climate change.
26 award winners in five categories, including clubs for the first time. A total of 70,000 euros in prize money.
26 award winners in five categories, including clubs for the first time. A total of 70,000 euros in prize money was awarded.
Many companies in the Halle and Leipzig region are struggling with falling demand, rising costs and difficult economic conditions.
Many companies in Leipzig and Halle are complaining about falling demand and rising costs. Chambers see a need for action.
Consumer prices in Saxony are rising somewhat more sharply again. Compared to the previous year, some services have become considerably more expensive.
Volkswagen subsidiary Porsche celebrated the official launch of electromobility at its production site in Leipzig, Saxony, on Tuesday.
Last year, the automotive industry in Saxony recorded an increase in turnover of 12.3 percent to a good 24 billion euros, which corresponds to a third of the state's industrial turnover.
Around one in three euros in Saxony's industry is generated by car manufacturers in the state. This sector was able to grow significantly last year. However, things do not look so rosy everywhere.
Inflation in Saxony rose to 2.7 percent in April. Housing and energy prices mainly responsible.
The inflation rate in Saxony rose slightly again in April, with annual inflation at 2.7 percent. Compared to March, prices rose by 0.6%.
Economics Minister Dulig emphasizes the positive effects of EU structural funds on Saxony's companies and jobs.
Saxony is planning 100 activities in 30 countries to support small and medium-sized enterprises in accessing international markets.
The initiative "Business for an Open-minded Saxony" is strengthening its position for diversity, democracy and an open society with new members.
Saxony's Equal Opportunities Minister Katja Meier (Greens) promotes more solidarity and gender equality at a reception in the state parliament.
The Saxon Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHK) and the Saxon Transport Industry Association (LSN) have warned the Federal Minister of Transport, Volker Wissing (FDP), of a collapse in the freight forwarding industry. In a joint letter to the transport minister on Thursday, they stated that the tr ..
The energy system manufacturer Yados in Hoyerswerda is expanding its capacities. Yados and its Liechtenstein-based parent company Hoval plan to invest around 20 million euros in the project, as the company announced at the symbolic ground-breaking ceremony on Thursday. The Free State of Saxony is al ..
Inflation in Saxony is expected to have fallen to 3.0% in February. Reasons and developments are analyzed.