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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.
Two further semiconductor plants are to be completed in the Saxon state capital over the next two years. This will create 3,000 jobs.
Slump in profits, falling sales, cost-cutting program: things have been better at Porsche in the past. The employee bonus is now also significantly lower. How much will employees receive?
High electricity prices and a lack of subsidies: many people are hesitant to buy an electric car. An industry representative blames politicians for the uncertainty and calls for clear incentives.
The car industry in Saxony is also affected by VW's cost-cutting plans - with widespread repercussions for suppliers. According to the Ministry of Economic Affairs, this is a setback for the Free State.
A new collective agreement significantly improves working conditions for 4,000 employees. Apprentices will also benefit from the new regulations.
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.
More and more people are sharing a car. The car-sharing provider Teilauto is also growing in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia: more users, more vehicles, more electric cars.
The ADAC's breakdown service was called out many thousands of times last year. One day in January saw a particularly high number of calls for help.
High-tech meets crisis: At the start of the INTEC trade fair in Leipzig, Saxony's mechanical engineering industry is struggling with high costs and falling orders. Politicians are promising help - but is that enough?
The car factories in eastern Germany are pioneers when it comes to e-cars. If the transition to electric mobility on Europe's roads is delayed, the industry there will be particularly hard hit, warns a study.
Saxony's mechanical and plant engineering sector has lost momentum in 2024. The association is making demands of the new federal government, but is also holding companies to account.
40 percent of candidates do not pass the practical test, and the theory is even worse. This is how Saxony compares.
Alcohol, sweets, social media - there are many things that people voluntarily give up during Lent. In Saxony, the idea of "car fasting" is now being tested for the first time.
The German automotive industry is in crisis. As an automotive state, Saxony is also feeling the effects. The Minister of Economic Affairs wants to take countermeasures.
Resident parking remains cheap in many cities. If Deutsche Umwelthilfe has its way, this should change. This could soon be the case in Dresden.
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.
The level of particulate matter in the air in Saxony was already high last week. So far, the situation has not improved - on the contrary.
Air pollution with particulate matter is increasing in Saxony. For several days now, the limit values have been exceeded at several measuring stations, in some cases significantly. There are many reasons for this.
Volkswagen's sites in Saxony are facing severe cuts. What is the future of car production in Zwickau and Dresden?
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.
Dresden's Carola Bridge is closed and has to be demolished. This means that one of the city's most important Elbe crossings is missing - with negative consequences for industry, trade and commerce.
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.
Görlitz becomes a location for the armaments industry. The history of rail vehicle production ends after 175 years. In future, armored parts will be manufactured here.
Volkswagen wants to keep its plants in Saxony. But there will be cuts. Saxony's new Minister of Economic Affairs announces resistance.
Continental spar Contitech wants to close five plants in four federal states. IG Metall is appalled and is making clear demands.
The automotive industry is in crisis. This is also making itself felt at supplier Continental and its plastics technology division Contitech. Jobs are also on the line in Bavaria.
The automotive industry is in crisis. This is also making itself felt at supplier Continental and its plastics technology division Contitech. Hundreds of jobs are now on the line.
Trade barriers after Brexit? No problem for Saxony's economy. Which industry benefits the most.
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.
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.
Companies in Bavaria invested more money in environmental protection in 2022. What priorities did they set - and which sector paid the most?
According to the trade union, one in four industrial jobs in the eastern German states depends on the automotive industry. In view of the economic downturn, there is therefore great concern.
You have to pass four state exams to be able to work as a driving instructor. Interest in the job is growing in Saxony.
The car manufacturer Volkswagen is currently going through difficult times. At the Zwickau plant, there was additional uncertainty surrounding the works council. New elections have now been held.
The automotive industry and its suppliers are under pressure. Chancellor Scholz can imagine promoting electric cars and is calling for a European solution.
Smoking pot could soon be banned again - at least if the EU has its way. But what does this mean for patients who need medicinal cannabis? Kretschmer calls for a clear separation.
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 VW plant in Zwickau has already had to hand over four models following the wage compromise. Now the plant also has to worry about the last model.
The Capital of Culture year will be officially opened in Chemnitz on January 18. Around two million visitors are expected throughout the year. How will the regional economy benefit?
The Chemnitz Industrial Museum sees itself as a treasure trove of Saxon industrial history. This is in demand, as the latest visitor figures show. What does the museum have to offer in the Capital of Culture year?
Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe is to receive several million euros for a modern streetcar depot. The aim: a more efficient and environmentally friendly streetcar fleet for the future.
Saxony wants to score even higher as a vacation paradise in the future. However, the tourism industry also has problems to solve. One of them is the lack of staff.
After marathon negotiations, IG Metall and Volkswagen have reached an agreement. The sites in Saxony are facing painful cuts.
Job cuts yes, plant closures no: Volkswagen and the IG Metall trade union spent more than 70 hours arguing about the car manufacturer's cost-cutting measures. In the end, at least a compromise has been reached.
Volkswagen plans to cut more than 35,000 jobs by 2030, but no plants are to be closed. For the Chancellor, this is also a signal for the location.
After days of negotiations, the company and the union have reached an agreement for Volkswagen. IG Metall district manager Schulze speaks of a "difficult but workable compromise".
Volkswagen and IG Metall have been wrangling for days, but now an agreement has been reached in the wage dispute. The end of car production in Dresden was foreseeable, explains Economics Minister Panter.
VW and IG Metall have been negotiating an agreement in the wage dispute since Monday. Now both sides want to inform the press - but not together.
VW and IG Metall have been negotiating an agreement in the wage dispute since Monday. Now there is to be a press conference.
People in Saxony are worried about Volkswagen. The question is whether the Group, which employs more than 10,000 people in the state, will implement plant closures.
Volkswagen and IG Metall have been struggling to reach an agreement in the wage dispute since Monday. Will they succeed before Christmas?
Volkswagen and IG Metall have been struggling to reach an agreement in the wage dispute since Monday. Will an agreement now be reached after a second night round?
Volkswagen and IG Metall have been struggling to reach an agreement in the wage dispute since Monday. Both sides are still aiming to find a compromise before Christmas.
Volkswagen and IG Metall have been struggling to reach an agreement in the wage dispute since Monday. Both sides are still aiming to find a compromise before Christmas.
In a marathon session, VW and IG Metall are trying to find a solution to the wage dispute. After an overnight break, the talks are now entering their second day.
VW and IG Metall attempt to defuse their wage dispute with a marathon meeting. After 13 hours, the representatives take a break. The meeting continues in the morning.
The positions in the wage dispute at VW are still far apart. Now both sides are making one last attempt to reach an agreement before Christmas. Hopes are also high in Saxony.
The positions in the wage dispute at VW are still far apart. Now both sides are making one last attempt to reach an agreement before Christmas. VW is pushing the pace.
The wage dispute at VW is entering what could be the decisive round. Both sides will meet in Hanover on Monday. IG Metall will then push for an agreement.
VW employees fear for the future of the plants and their jobs. The temporary employees in Zwickau have now written an angry open letter.
Saxony supports companies in their presentations at trade fairs at home and abroad. Companies from the Free State are regularly represented at Semicon - now also with a joint stand.
IG Metall is increasing the pressure in the wage dispute at VW: just in time for the fourth round of collective bargaining, it is calling for a nationwide warning strike. The fronts remain hardened.
Projects for the production of green hydrogen are currently being developed at numerous locations in Germany. The aim is to supply energy-intensive industry in the future.
A dispute between the train manufacturer Alstom and IG Metall is now occupying several courts. The local court in Bautzen has received hundreds of complaints from employees.
If you want to register or re-register your car, you can do this digitally in many places. However, some districts in Saxony are still lagging behind. There are security reasons for this, but it is set to change soon.
The next setback for Meyer Burger - a major customer is pulling out. What this means for the ailing solar manufacturer is still unclear. Probably nothing good.
The mood among companies in Lusatia remains subdued. According to the IHK, a turnaround is not in sight.
In Paris, SUV owners have to dig deeper into their pockets to park. In Saxony's cities, there are no extra charges. Why not?
In Paris, SUV owners have to dig deeper into their pockets to park. In Saxony's cities, there are no extra charges. Why not?
The crisis at car manufacturer Volkswagen overshadows the Automotive Forum industry congress in Zwickau. VW must quickly provide clarity on the individual locations, warns IHK President Jankowsky.
Electric cars can be charged at around 5,400 charging points in Saxony. In a VDA ranking, the Free State therefore scores particularly well.
Europe's largest car manufacturer VW is facing the threat of plant closures. At least three of the ten factories are said to be on the hit list. An inventory.
What will happen at Meyer Burger after the announced job cuts? The company has presented its business figures for the first half of the year and is consulting an advisor for the restructuring process.
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.
Volkswagen employees in Saxony are boiling with rage. The reason for this is the massive cuts in staff and pay that the car manufacturer is planning, according to the works council. They are threatening a "hot winter".
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.
The VW General Works Council wants to react to the "inadequate information policy" of the Board of Management. It is high time to make the car manufacturer fit for the future.
Plant closures and redundancies are under discussion at VW. The economics ministers of the four states with VW sites have now developed a joint position on this.
The nationwide economic downturn is also affecting Saxony - even more than the rest of the country.
Thoroughness before speed is Michael Kretschmer's motto for forming a government. The economy wants stable conditions quickly so that things can pick up again.
Statistically speaking, more than every second person in Saxony owns a car. Nevertheless, the state ranks far behind the rest of Germany in terms of car density. There are striking regional differences.
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.
A bang at the VW plant in Zwickau: the works council resigns and prepares for an early election. The background to this are legal disputes about the 2019 election.
IG Metall has warned Volkswagen against terminating agreements for the Saxon sites as well. The dispute over possible redundancies and plant closures is now intensifying.
The heart of the European semiconductor industry beats in Saxony. Now a new test center for semiconductor components is also being built here. It is intended to close a gap.
The heart of the European semiconductor industry beats in Saxony. Now a new test center for semiconductor components is also being built here. It is intended to close a gap.
The Swiss company is expected to cut 200 jobs at all locations by the end of 2025. Jobs could also be lost in Germany.
The chip company Intel is postponing the construction of a plant in Magdeburg. This has no significance for the establishment of TSMC in Dresden.
The growing volume of heavy goods traffic in particular has taken its toll on the Mulde bridge on highway 14. Construction work for the new bridge is currently underway. It should be completed by 2028.
In the dispute over possible redundancies and plant closures at Volkswagen, the trade union is pressing for the job agreements for the sites in Saxony to be retained. However, these are being put to the test.
High energy costs, excessive bureaucracy and regulations are paralyzing the economy. The East German automotive industry is facing a storm and has clear expectations - as do state politicians.
In the dispute over new cost-cutting plans, the VW Group cancels the job guarantee that has been in place since 1994. Problems are also seen in Saxony, but the Minister President finds the state "quite well positioned".
In the dispute over the new cost-cutting plans at VW, the Group is creating the first facts: The job guarantee that has been in place since 1994 has now been terminated. Saxony's Economics Minister criticizes the move.
The car manufacturer Volkswagen is in crisis and is threatening compulsory redundancies. Since then, employee discontent has been boiling over at works meetings - including at the Chemnitz engine plant.
A huge industrial estate was to be built in the district of North Saxony. But nothing will come of it for the time being. The majority of the town voted against it.
Many Volkswagen employees across Germany fear for their jobs, which they thought were safe. Minister President Kretschmer blames the federal government for the car manufacturer's difficult situation.
Since plant closures and compulsory redundancies at VW have been on the cards, many employees in Saxony are also very worried. In Zwickau, they are venting their discontent.