The company Biontech closes 3 sites in Germany. The plants are in Marburg, Idar-Oberstein and Tübingen. Biontech finds no buyers for these factories. About 1.800 workers lose their jobs.
The plant in Tübingen closes at the end of 2027. In Marburg it ends at the start of 2028. The plant in Idar-Oberstein closes at the end of 2028. Biontech wants to save money. The plants do not have enough work.
Before, Biontech makes much money with a drug against corona. Now fewer people need this drug. Biontech wants to focus more on medicine against cancer. The workers get money as a gift when they leave.
