Economic Minister Lies talks about the future of the Meyer shipyard in Papenburg

Economic Minister Lies talks about the future of the Meyer shipyard in Papenburg

30.07.2024 - 01:00

Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung

certain uncertainties for the Meyer shipyard in Papenburg

The Meyer shipyard in Papenburg faces a critical financial challenge that affects not only the company itself, but also the local community. Lower Saxony's Minister of Economics Olaf Lies (SPD) announced important information on the current situation during an interview with the "Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung". Lies expects a comprehensive report in the near future to be used to assess the location of the shipyard.

The pressure on the state government is growing

The situation is urgently shaped because the state government was "extremely short -term" informed about the impending crisis. Minister Lies said that the time window for possible support from the state or the federal government would be becoming smaller and smaller. This is a major challenge because the shipyard rely on fresh capital in order to be able to secure its future.

economic stability in the region

one of the key points that reads emphasized is the positive assessment of the auditors of Deloitte, who classified the Meyer shipyard as inherent and future -proof. This could be of great importance for the region, since the shipyard not only offers jobs, but is also an essential part of the local economy. Reads that a clear financial reorganization of the company will help to eliminate the uncertainties in Papenburg in order to arouse nostalgia for this traditional shipyard that produces ships of the highest quality.

investors and public sector at a glance

In order to ensure the financing, the state government also looks at the possibility of a temporary entry into the public sector into the Meyer shipyard. Read it pointed out that this will also depend on the soon expected report. The concern for the shipyard has already triggered concern in the local environment, since many people in the area are dependent on the economic effects of a closure.

market opportunities for innovative ships

According to Lies, the innovative ships made by the Meyer shipyard are very much in demand on the market. In the event of a stabilization of the shipyard, this demand could continue to increase by a new financial basis and make the financial commitment of third parties more attractive. The hope of positive developments and innovative products remains high.

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