The demonstration was organised by the German Mining, Chemical and Energy Industrial Union (IG BCE), with support from workers at neighbouring chemical and energy companies as well as political figures. Dow is currently reviewing the future of several key production assets across Europe, including its facilities in Böhlen (Saxony) and Schkopau (Saxony-Anhalt). IG BCE urges political support and warns of supply chain collapseThe IG BCE warns that a closure would affect far more than the directly employed workforce. He also urged Dow not to make hasty decisions, pointing out that the company’s operations in eastern Germany remain profitable. Political support came from Saxony’s Minister of Economic Affairs Dirk Panter, Leipzig district administrator Henry Graichen, and DGB board member Stefan Körzell, who all participated in the protest.