Overview
- TU Dresden says it is in constructive negotiations with Volkswagen and the Saxony government to use part of the Gläserne Manufaktur for a research-to-industry innovation campus.
- Volkswagen has not confirmed any plan, with company spokesman Christian Sommer declining to provide further comment.
- Industry sources report an unconfirmed Letter of Intent outlining collaboration on AI, robotics and mobility research.
- The plant’s electric-car production is set to stop at the turn of the year, intensifying pressure to define a new role for the facility.
- Outcomes for employees remain unclear as Saxony’s leader expects decisions this year and reporters anticipate official VW information next week.