Past news

The East Brandenburg Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK Ostbrandenburg) has presented the results of its early summer 2026 business survey: the Business Climate Index (BCI) in East Brandenburg has fallen to 76 points. Similar figures have previously only been recorded during very severe economic crises, such as during the coronavirus pandemic. By way of comparison: the growth threshold is 100 points. The bottom line is that, rather than growing, the regional economy has lost a further 18 ECI points since the start of 2026.

One million students from Germany have gone abroad for a study or internship placement with funding from Erasmus+. As part of the #OneInOneMillion campaign initiated by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the European University Viadrina has named its student Mareike Nesselhauf as the “millionth Erasmus student”. She is currently spending her second semester at the SGH School of Economics in Warsaw.

The most beautiful destinations can be reached without a car for weekend excursions. This is because, in addition to the regular everyday service at the weekend, route 957 also takes on a tourist function under the name Oderbus to take day trippers to well-known sights in the region.

The East Brandenburg "Bündnis pro Wirtschaft" welcomes the European Commission's latest statement on internal border controls in the Schengen area. The Commission recommends working towards a gradual reduction and lifting of controls.

Dive into the fascinating world of glass together and experience how colourful individual pieces are created from ideas. The Annenwalde glassworks offer for groups of up to 20 people combines artistic work, team spirit and a relaxing break from everyday life in an inspiring atmosphere.

For more than three years, the nationwide IHK advertising campaign "Jetzt #könnenlernen – Ausbildung macht mehr aus uns" has been using real trainees to draw attention to the benefits of training – especially where young people spend their time: on digital platforms. The next generation of trainees can apply for a place in the campaign until 14 June.

Guide for local authorities on data centre relocations published: Brandenburg has a good chance of becoming a new digital centre in Germany thanks to billions in investment in new data centres. With Schwarz Digits, Amazon Web Services and other major data centre projects, Brandenburg has attracted well-known companies to settle in the state. To support local authorities in attracting new data centres, the Brandenburg Economic Development Corporation (WFBB) has produced a guide for local authorities on behalf of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Energy, Climate Protection and Europe.

Getting creative with digital media is now also possible at the Beeskow City Library: the free Coder Dojos at the Beeskow City Library have been relaunched this year with a new concept – as Maker & Coder Dojos – Kids! With even more room for creativity, children aged 9 and over can playfully discover the world of technology and digital tools: they can design their own little games, create creative digital worlds and have fun trying their hand at game design.

After the conclusion of the special exhibition to mark the 225th birthday of the poet Franz von Gaudy (1800-1840) at the Viadrina Museum, the classic editions on display there will be permanently incorporated into the holdings of the city archive.

At the network meeting, the results of the family survey and the child and youth survey were presented and an overview of the further work on the poverty prevention concept was given.