
3G at work soon?
The economy is sounding the alarm about the rising coronavirus figures. The industry president is calling for concepts to break the wave. This could also have consequences for employees.
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The economy is sounding the alarm about the rising coronavirus figures. The industry president is calling for concepts to break the wave. This could also have consequences for employees.

Warehouses cost money. For this reason, manufacturers have started to shift warehousing to the transportation chain. However, this only works as long as the required parts are available and deliveries arrive on time. This is exactly what is increasingly lacking at the moment.

Takeover of high-tech companies
High-tech companies from Germany are popular, especially with investors from China. The German government therefore wants to take a closer look at takeovers. Criticism comes from the BDI.

Shortly before the end of the legislative period, the German government reformed the IT Security Act. For a long time, the debate centered on the question of whether Huawei technology could be used in the 5G expansion. The legal basis for this has now been expanded.

From 2023, companies are to be held liable for violations of human rights and environmental standards by suppliers if due diligence obligations are neglected. It is about exploitation and child labor in global supply chains.

Federal Minister of the Interior Thomas de Maizière threatens to impose safety measures on the industry if it does not do enough on its own.