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Why the Carinthian automotive industry remains stable

There are hardly any car manufacturers in Carinthia - but there are numerous suppliers.

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Unlike in Styria, Carinthia's automotive companies are holding up well. The order books may not be full, but jobs are not yet shaky either. The "Krone" took a closer look at the reasons for this and the challenges that are nevertheless putting the economy in trouble.

While thousands of jobs in the automotive industry are wobbling due to the weak order situation in Styria - as reported by the "Krone" - the situation in Carinthia looks a little rosier: Hardly any vehicles or engines are manufactured here, but mainly the car industry is supplied with parts - the so-called automotive sector. Nevertheless, Michael Velmeden, Chairman of the Carinthian Chamber of Commerce's Industry Division, expects the employment situation to remain stable.