Wilsdruff: Land sales for new jobs and microelectronics!

Wilsdruff: Land sales for new jobs and microelectronics!

in Wilsdruff, a small place full of potential, the sales negotiations for an attractive open space on the Hühndorfer Höhe are in full swing. The city council has considered a clear favorite: a property company from Lower Saxony that specializes in the construction of commercial real estate, especially logistics parks. This society already has success in the area, such as a project in Nossen, and could now also work in Wilsdruff. According to [Sächsische] (https://www.saechsische.de/lokales/saechsisch-schweiz-osterzgebirge/wilsdruff- sales negotiations-fuer-gewerbaeche---voran-iw7emayowrecbf2y3Z3BBQ.HTML?OutPuttype=valid_Amp) the negotiations will be successfully completed this year. But before it can actually be built, some time could go into the country.

The city is concerned with a minimum sales price of five million euros for the property and has clear ideas of the advantages that could bring a settlement in the microelectronics industry. Deputy Carsten Hahn emphasizes how important the opportunities for the city obtained given the new settlement of ESMC in Dresden are. In the long term, Wilsdruff not only expects short -term sales proceeds, but also rising tax revenue and new jobs. This would not only strengthen purchasing power, but also contribute significantly to urban development.

The microelectronics boom in Lower Saxony

The focus on microelectronics is no coincidence. A look at the developments in Lower Saxony shows that the European CHIP law promotes the expansion of semiconductor production in Europe, which is not only of great importance for industry, but also generates an enormous need for skilled workers. According to an article by TU Braunschweig, the initiative aims to more than double the production capacities and thus counteract the inconsistent chip supply chain. In this context, the new “microelectronics science area” was founded to bring research and teaching together and bring talents to the region.

The Technical University of Braunschweig and Leibniz University Hanover work hand in hand. With new courses and extensive funding from the Volkswagen Foundation, the path is paved to train future generations for the industry and to meet the increasing need for skilled workers.

shortage of skilled workers: a challenge for the industry

Despite these promising developments, the semiconductor industry in Germany is faced with a real challenge: A current report by [Zvei] (https://www.zvei.org/presse-medien/Pressebereich/studie- Fachkraeftemangel-in-der-Halbleiterbranche-steig-an) shows that around every second open position remains vacant in the industry. The shortage of skilled workers, which, according to study results of the German Economy Institute, means an average of 62,000 missing qualified specialists annually. This deficiency is not only regarded as an obstacle to corporate development, but also for the ambitious goals of the EU to locate 20% of global semiconductor production in Europe by 2030.

The city of Wilsdruff and the local property company could thus invest in a booming industry that not only brings local jobs, but also contributes to national development. The next few months could be crucial for whether Wilsdruff can set the course for a successful future. The urban budget has come a close look at the negotiations and the planned sale, and the administration will have to take the time or badly to check all options and clarify the details.