German Economy Minister Mona Neubaur of the Green Party has called for clarity from Thyssenkrupp, a major German industrial conglomerate, amid ongoing speculation over the company’s future.
Neubaur, in an interview with the Rheinische Post, emphasized the need for reliability and a clear direction, stating that public speculation about the company’s potential breakup is detrimental to constructive solutions. She also welcomed the announced strategic reorientation of the company, but cautioned that it must be implemented with a sense of proportion, social responsibility and a clear commitment to maintaining industrial sites in North Rhine-Westphalia, the region where the company is headquartered.
The minister stressed the importance of ensuring that Thyssenkrupp employees continue to have a perspective in the future, within a company that combines digitalization, climate neutrality and social responsibility. To achieve this, she emphasized the need for a solid plan, dialogue with employees and a clear commitment that the restructuring would not be carried out at the expense of the workforce.
Neubaur also reminded the company of the state’s support, highlighting the 700 million euros in funding provided by the state to promote a climate-friendly steel production, industrial strength and secure jobs. The minister’s remarks underscore the state’s commitment to preserving and transforming industrial value creation, a key priority of the regional government.