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Thyssenkrupp Steel Crisis: Is a State Takeover Looming?
There's been a storm brewing at Thyssenkrupp, and the Co-Chair of NRW SPD, Sarah Philipp, is demanding action. She's taken aim at the state government, accusing them of being woefully silent in the debates concerning Thyssenkrupp's troubled steel division. The Minister President, Hendrik Wüst (CDU), has yet to break his silence on the matter, a silence that Sarah finds deafening given the jobs at risk.
Thyssenkrupp's CEO, Miguel López, has big plans for the company - dismantling the traditional corporation into five separate entities. The IG Metall union frets, as these changes might threaten up to 20,000 jobs. The steel division, once the company's pride and jewel, is being sold off in pieces.
Last week, Dirk Schulte, HR Director at Thyssenkrupp Steel, confirmed the company's commitment to the 11,000 job cuts announced at the end of November, with a social plan now in the works. Sarah Philipp, a Duisburg native and Thyssenkrupp's lead employer, is hell-bent on Wüst taking a stand on the future of steel production in the region. "He's got to speak up about the strategic question of whether we're still going to produce steel in NRW," she told our site. "If he keeps quiet, he's stepping out of the game."
Corporate Restructuring and the State's Involvement
News of a potential state takeover of Thyssenkrupp isn't new. In a nutshell, the strategic importance of steel for the modernization of our country, the arms industry, or the expansion of renewable energies is elementary. As such, a state takeover of Thyssenkrupp could be an option, according to Sarah Philipp.
Given the current global political situation, she emphasizes that accepting a withdrawal from the market would be a huge mistake. The example of Saarland or Lower Saxony shows how a state's participation could work. "But I'm not hearing a peep from the Minister President about that," she lamented.
In response, López slammed Philipp for "breaking the social partnership and the usual problem-solving approach through eye-level dialogue by completely excluding the employee side." He added that the state government fails to demand a seat on the supervisory board, even though they've promised support for the production of green steel in Duisburg with a massive subsidy. "A supervisory board mandate would allow us to demand information," said Sarah.
The Truth Behind the Takeover
In the swirling discussions about a state takeover, it's worth noting that there's no concrete indication of plans to take charge of the steel division. Instead, Thyssenkrupp is focused on restructuring, aiming to make its divisions independent and attract external investments.
Whilst the possibility of state intervention to support the broader strategic shifts remains, a full takeover of the steel division is not currently a top priority. It's a case of 'watch this space' as events unfold.
- Sarah Philipp, in her stance against Thyssenkrupp's ongoing crisis, has suggested that a state takeover could be an option, considering the strategic importance of steel for various industries like modernization, armaments, and renewable energy.
- Amidst the discussions about a potential state takeover, Thyssenkrupp's focus remains on restructuring, aiming to make its divisions independent and attract external investments, yet the possibility of state intervention for broader strategic shifts remains.
- In the realm of politics and policy-and-legislation, Thyssenkrupp's steel division's potential job cuts and the future of local steel production have become a heated topic, with Sarah Philipp advocating for the Minister President to take a stand.
- The financial implications of Thyssenkrupp's troubled steel division and the proposed restructuring plans have sparked debates within the business and finance sector, as the fate of thousands of jobs hangs in the balance.
