Stories from Hanover · Germany

In 2026, 'Aufbauhelfer' (reconstruction/development administrators) from Lower Saxony will begin to gradually retire, marking a new chapter in administration.

A court in Hanover, Germany, ruled against tourists.

Lower Saxony Minister President Olaf Lies stated that closing Volkswagen plants in Europe is not an option. Lies sits on the Volkswagen supervisory board due to the state's stake in the company. The discussion follows restructuring efforts at the Emden, Zwickau, Hannover, and Neckar-Sulm plants. The Zwickau facility serves as the company's flagship electric vehicle plant, producing the ID.3 model. Tens of thousands of jobs are tied to these four locations. Discussions regarding the future of four Volkswagen plants in Germany are causing unrest within the company. A German minister has expressed opposition to the proposed plant closures. The workforce reportedly shows low willingness to accept further losses.