Tag: Association of the Chemical Industry VCI
“We want to see prices drop” – EU Commission wants to shorten protection periods for medicines
Brussels, Frankfurt Every centimeter of leeway has been used to advance health policy as far as possible, said Margaritis Schinas, Vice President of the EU Commission, when he presented proposals…
Industry demands improvements to energy price brakes – EU strictly rejects
Robert Habeck The Federal Minister of Economics campaigned for German industry in Brussels – in vain. (Photo: IMAGO/Chris Emil Janssen) Berlin, Brussels In its efforts to give industry easier access…
The chemical industry breaks out of its shock
Dusseldorf In the German chemical industry, the mood brightens for the first time towards the end of winter. Because of the significantly lower prices for energy and raw materials and…
Robert Habeck wants to auction contracts for industry
Berlin German industry can hope for massive state support in the near future for the transformation. As early as April, companies should be able to register their interest in the…
Economy calls for reform of shipping administration
Berlin An alliance of industry, trade and the mobility economy is increasing the pressure on Federal Transport Minister Volker Wissing (FDP) to reform the Waterways and Shipping Administration (WSV) with…
Climate scientists call for further pressure on the economy
Pipeline in a chemical plant The economy should be stopped with additional measures to save energy, says the EU climate council. (Photo: Moment/Getty Images) Brussels, Berlin During the energy crisis,…
Energy-intensive companies complain about the gas price brake
Dusseldorf Too uncertain and too bureaucratic: The gas price brake for industry that has been in place since the beginning of the year, with which the federal government wants to…
Energy-intensive companies complain about the gas price brake
Dusseldorf Too uncertain and too bureaucratic: The gas price brake for industry that has been in place since the beginning of the year, with which the federal government wants to…
Energy-intensive companies complain about the gas price brake
Dusseldorf Too uncertain and too bureaucratic: The gas price brake for industry that has been in place since the beginning of the year, with which the federal government wants to…
High energy costs – what Covestro, Evonik & Co. expect
chemical industry Companies fear serious consequences from expensive energy, recession and onerous regulation in 2023. (Photo: Imago) Dusseldorf Chemical managers like to use football comparisons. At the end of 2021,…
Pessimism dominates among companies
Industry Outlook 2023 Like most sectors, the construction industry and trades are anticipating a downturn in the coming year. Only a few sectors are optimistic for 2023 – including aircraft…
Pessimism dominates among companies
Industry Outlook 2023 Like most sectors, the construction industry and trades are anticipating a downturn in the coming year. Only a few sectors are optimistic for 2023 – including aircraft…
German industry in crisis – 3 scenarios for the future
German industry The prosperity of Germany depends to a large extent on industry. But this is deep in crisis. Energy costs in Germany and Europe will remain permanently higher than…
Endgame for German industry – three scenarios for the future
German industry The prosperity of Germany depends to a large extent on industry. But this is deep in crisis. Energy costs in Germany and Europe will remain permanently higher than…
Endgame for German industry – three scenarios for the future
German industry The prosperity of Germany depends to a large extent on industry. But this is deep in crisis. Energy costs in Germany and Europe will remain permanently higher than…
VCI warns of dramatic developments and company bankruptcies
Frankfurt According to the industry association VCI, the prospects for the chemical industry in Germany have continued to deteriorate in recent months. Association President Markus Steilemann drew a correspondingly bleak…
VCI warns of dramatic developments and company bankruptcies
Gloomy outlook for chemistry The high energy prices are causing problems for the industry. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt According to the industry association VCI, the prospects for the chemical industry in…
Sentiment among German companies in China at an all-time low
Berlin Never in recent years has the mood among German companies in China been as bad as it is at the moment. This is shown by the annual business climate…
EU agrees on CO2 border adjustment
aluminum sheets It has not yet been clarified how the export of metals to the world market will continue to be worthwhile. (Photo: REUTERS) Brussels In the future, the EU…
German chemical and pharmaceutical companies are drawn to the USA
BASF plant in the USA The German chemical industry is oriented towards the west. (Photo: BASF SE) Dusseldorf, New York The German chemical and pharmaceutical industry is increasingly relocating its…