Overview
- The Ifo Institute has confirmed that its Dresden branch will close by mid-2027 due to a funding withdrawal by the Saxon Ministry of Finance.
- The Saxon government cited the need for overall budget savings as the reason for cutting financial support to the research institution.
- Established in 1993, the Dresden branch has focused on economic and demographic research specific to Saxony and eastern Germany.
- The branch employs 13 staff members and has been instrumental in monitoring the economic climate and providing policy insights for the region.
- Despite constructive discussions with stakeholders, no sustainable solution was found to maintain the branch's operations, making the closure final.