Germany extends employment guarantee at Schwedt PCK refinery


Reuters | Berlin | Updated: 11-05-2026 13:33 IST | Created: 11-05-2026 13:33 IST
Germany extends employment guarantee at Schwedt PCK refinery
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​German Economy ​Minister Katherina Reiche ‌told Reuters ​on Monday that the government ‌has extended employment guarantees for staff of the PCK refinery in Schwedt by ‌a further six months ‌until the end of 2026. "In order to further stabilise the site ⁠and ​provide employees ⁠with reliable prospects, the existing job ⁠protection arrangements at the PCK refinery will ​be extended by six months until ⁠the end of 2026," Reiche ⁠said.

She ​added it was an important signal to the ⁠more than 1,000 employees at the refinery, ⁠given ⁠the uncertain situation.

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