Porsche celebrates the official launch of electromobility in Leipzig
Volkswagen subsidiary Porsche celebrated the official launch of electromobility at its production site in Leipzig, Saxony, on Tuesday.
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More and more members in energy cooperatives since the war
More and more people want to actively participate in the energy transition. The number of energy cooperatives is increasing across Germany. But some challenges remain.
Coalition squanders opportunity for German solar industry
The German Solar Industry Association has reacted with disappointment to what it sees as a lack of "industrial policy impetus" in the planned solar package from the coalition government. In a statement issued by the association for a hearing in the Bundestag Committee on Climate Protection and Energ ..
Ministry of Economic Affairs: Closure of solar plant depressing
The Federal Ministry of Economics has expressed its disappointment at the closure of solar module manufacturer Meyer Burger's plant in Saxony. "The news from Freiberg is depressing," explained Parliamentary State Secretary Michael Kellner on Tuesday. He added that they were aware of the very serious ..
Report: Saxony's SMEs are the backbone of the economy
Saxony's SMEs remain the backbone of the Saxon economy, according to the state government. According to the SME report published in Grimma on Wednesday, more than 131,600 companies subject to VAT were registered in Saxony in 2021, almost all of which are SMEs. The proportion of small and medium-size ..
Brandenburg state government supports the preservation of the glass factory
The Brandenburg state government is committed to preserving the glass factory in Tschernitz in order to ensure its competitiveness on the solar market.
Tourism wants better rail connections and less bureaucracy
People who want to travel to their vacation destination in the most environmentally friendly way possible like to take the train. But this is still difficult in many small towns in northern Germany - the industry is calling for improvements.
Berlin sees chemical triangle supplied without wind farm if necessary
The residents of Mehring have rejected the planned wind turbines. Ahead of the next referendum, Economics Minister Aiwanger is seeking talks with concerned residents.
Brandenburg state parliament defends planned increase in supplementary budget
The red-black-green coalition in Brandenburg defends the planned increase of more than 220 million euros in the supplementary budget. Finance Minister Katrin Lange (SPD) emphasizes the financial viability despite criticism from the opposition.
Federal government wants to improve framework conditions for the solar industry
In view of the problems facing the German solar industry, the Federal Ministry of Economics believes that the framework conditions for the sector in Germany and Europe must be improved. On Friday, the ministry referred to the EU's so-called Net Zero Industry Act, which is intended to strengthen the ..
Expert on the investor deal: position "weakened to the max"
Business expert Henning Zülch sees an investor deal for the Bundesliga as inevitable. However, the approach and communication must change.
Change in agricultural diesel subsidies becomes a condition for growth package
Saxony's Minister-President Michael Kretschmer links the agreement of the CDU/CSU-led federal states to a planned growth package of the traffic light coalition to changes in the agreed reduction of agricultural diesel subsidies.
Expert: Demonstrations could lead to new movements
According to experts, the mass protests against right-wing extremism have a new quality. They could also lead to the development of new movements and parties. Further protests have been announced for the coming days.
Leipzig hopes for liberation for Galeria Kaufhof
The department store chain Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof files for insolvency for the third time. Once again, employees have to fear for their jobs. But an end would also be a loss for the city center.
Luxury items from Leipzig Airport all over the world
The logistics site at Leipzig/Halle Airport is growing. The Munich-based company Mytheresa, an online platform for luxury fashion, officially opened a logistics center in Schkeuditz on Thursday. Covering an area of around 55,000 square meters, the center offers space for up to five million luxury it ..
Protests: Many junctions around Leipzig affected
Farmers' protests have affected numerous highway junctions in the greater Leipzig area. On Monday morning, the police reported disruptions in Wiedemar, Leipzig-Nord, Naunhof, Grimma and Mutzschen. There were also disruptions in the areas of Torgau, Bad Lausick, Delitzsch, Krostitz, Eilenburg and Bad ..
Farmers block highways in Saxony in protest against agricultural subsidy cuts
Farmers in Saxony plan to block highway entrances with tractors in protest against planned cuts to agricultural subsidies, while protests are also planned in other federal states.
Farmers block highway access roads in Saxony in protest against planned cuts to agro subsidies
In protest against planned cuts to agricultural subsidies, farmers in Saxony want to block 95 percent of all highway access roads.
Hospitals ask for consideration for their staff
Ahead of the announced farmers' protests in Saxony, the hospital association is urgently requesting consideration for medical staff. Especially in rural areas, road closures could create considerable challenges for hospitals and emergency services, the society announced on Thursday. Hospital staff a ..
Hospitals ask for consideration for their staff
Ahead of the announced farmers' protests in Saxony, the hospital association is urgently requesting consideration for medical staff. Especially in rural areas, road closures could create considerable challenges for hospitals and emergency services, the society announced on Thursday. Hospital staff a ..
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.
East German state parliamentary group leaders of the Left Party warn against cuts in social benefits and investments
The East German Left Party parliamentary group leaders warn of social cuts and investment cuts due to the budget crisis.
Two millionth Porsche "made in Leipzig" rolled off the production line
The two millionth Porsche has rolled off the production line at the Leipzig plant of Stuttgart-based car manufacturer Porsche. A conversion of the plant is to ensure even more variety in the future.
Business associations call for reliable policies for economic development in Lusatia
The Berlin-Brandenburg and Saxony business associations see long-term economic development in Lusatia under threat and are calling for a reliable policy to resolve the acute problems quickly.
Bautz'ner mustard and delicatessen is spared supply bottlenecks abroad
Bautz'ner Senf und Feinkost is spared supply bottlenecks abroad thanks to increased use of domestic raw materials.
Hydrogen power plant in Leipzig in operation
In Leipzig, one of the most important milestones for a sustainable heat supply of the largest city in eastern Germany was laid on Monday. According to Leipzig's municipal utility, Germany's first certified hydrogen power plant went into operation. "The Leipzig-Süd combined heat and power plant is a ..
Federal President emphasizes importance of peaceful coexistence in Germany
German President Frank Walter-Steinmeier stresses importance of condemning terrorist violence and calls for respect for rules during protests
Green Youth criticizes mother party at federal congress
At the national congress of the Green Youth in Leipzig, the work of the parent party was strongly criticized. New leader elected.
East German Economics and Labor Ministers Want to Facilitate Access to the Labor Market for Foreign Employees
The East German Ministers of Economics and Labor want to facilitate access to the labor market for foreign employees in order to counteract the shortage of skilled workers.
Peak potato harvest in Saxony - drought hampers farmers
The drought is making farmers' work more difficult during the potato harvest in Saxony and can lead to quality losses.
Fund promotes Saxon start-ups
The Technologiegründerfonds Sachsen (Saxony Technology Founders Fund) plans to support around 40 start-ups in its next funding period. For this purpose, 93.5 million euros are available, the fund announced on Thursday. The founders could receive between 200,000 and 5 million euros in funding. In que ..
Dulig welcomes EU chip act: "Extremely important for Saxony".
Chip shortages are causing headaches in many companies. The high-tech products are in short supply. That's why billions are to be mobilized for their production in the EU. Saxony could also benefit from the support provided by the chip law.