Economy in the district of Meißen: Press energy prices and shortage of skilled workers!

The economic situation in the district of Meißen is currently evident, although craftsmen report a poor order situation, especially in the construction industry. High energy prices are a central problem for industry. Recently, the Feralpi has had production tapping, which underlines the problem of energy dependency. There are demands for a correction in German energy policy, since the sole dependency on renewable energies is considered inadequate. The settlement of the semiconductor company TSMC in Dresden-Nord could have a potentially impact on the district, but an investigation is still on how the district can contribute to the region around Dresden. In this context, the desire for more openness and cooperation between the cities should also be noted.

The powder factory in Grossenhain is no longer important, while the industrial area remains unused. High investments have flowed into the renovation of contaminated sites and the development of the commercial area, with responsibility for this lying on the Free State. Economic development is currently focusing on inventory care, while newly focus is on settlements. A planned welcome center for specialists should also promote the settlement of personnel. The district has invested a total of 7.5 million euros in the cultural area, with EUR 3.1 million to the Elblandphilharmonie.

challenges and developments in industry

The Saxon semiconductor industry, which is known as "Silicon Saxony", looks back on 2024. Frank Bösenberg, Managing Director of the industry association, described in 2024 as successful, especially through the groundbreaking ceremony for the new TSMC Chip Factory in Dresden and the final funding permit. The construction of the Infineon factory in Dresden runs on schedule and companies such as Bosch, X-Fab and Jenoptik continue to invest in the location. Despite the temporary shift in Intel in Magdeburg, the association is optimistic about further projects in Saxony. This positive development is supported by reports from the DNN of December 26, 2023 and the period of 4 January 2025, which confirm the continuing optimism in the industry.

important challenges remain, including high energy prices, reduction in bureaucracy and the shortage of skilled workers. The association emphasizes the importance of a solid infrastructure in order to enable further growth and new settlements. The planned settlement of ESMC, a joint venture from TSMC, Bosch, Infineon and NXP, will probably bring additional suppliers to Saxony. At the "Silicon Saxony Day" industry meeting, Dirk Röhrborn, CEO of Silicon Saxony, expressed his optimism and expects that more and more companies want to benefit from the strong research and production environment in Saxony.

In the medium term, further growth in the industry is predicted; By 2030, the number of employees in Silicon Saxony could increase to over 100,000. In 2023, the number of employees was already 81,000, which corresponds to an increase of 6.4 percent compared to the previous year, as can be found on silicon-saxony.de.