Overview
- In his first government declaration to the state parliament, Schulze made the chemical sector the priority for stabilizing Saxony-Anhalt’s economy.
- He said he will travel shortly to Brussels with a business delegation to brief EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and work on solutions for companies.
- He proposed school changes to boost apprenticeship readiness, including compulsory economics from grade 7 and a regular practical “Praxislerntag” from grade 7.
- He called for corrections in renewable-energy policy so power is reliable and cheaper for households and firms, citing persistently high electricity prices.
- Opposition deputies faulted his approach, with AfD blaming the CO2 tax and the Left pressing for concrete plans after Dow’s withdrawal from Leuna; Schulze said talks with firms are ongoing but only at interim stages.