Glass factories in Lausitz on the abyss: Is a rethink necessary?

Glass factories in Lausitz on the abyss: Is a rethink necessary?

The situation of the glass industry in Germany is tense, especially with regard to the planned closing of the Ardagh Glass Packaging plant in Drebkau, Brandenburg. The closure would affect the jobs of 163 employees and was confirmed by the company management after 110 years of business. How Die Harke reported, the conclusion that still depends on the consent of the works council could have serious consequences for the region.

Brandenburg's Economic Minister Daniel Keller (SPD) has already campaigned for the preservation of the glass work, while the city, district and the country want to contact the group management in order to support the continued operation. The glass industry is faced with high economic challenges, especially with regard to rising energy prices and falling demand for glass products. Michael Keller plans to use the Federal Ministry of Economics to reduce energy prices and a resilience bonus for the glass industry.

political intervention required

In a fire letter, District Administrator Harald Altkrüger (CDU) called for political support to secure the glass industry in Lusatia. The letter is aimed at the federal and state government, such as rbb24 reported. Altkrüger emphasized that the problems of companies in the region reflect the difficulties of the entire industry and that a quick reaction of politics was necessary to avert negative economic developments.

Glass production in Drebkau and the neighboring Chernitz is on the brink due to increased energy prices and pressure by subsidized Chinese providers. Alteskrüger warned that a failure of the glass industry could further erode trust in politics. At the same time, it was found that the Drebkau workforce has been in short work for months, which is a clear sign of the precarious production conditions in the region.