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Breathing space for Saxony: IHK welcomes moratorium on Corona reclaims!
The Leipzig Chamber of Industry and Commerce welcomes the Saxon Ministry of Economic Affairs' moratorium on suspending Corona reclaims in order to relieve the burden on companies.
Breathing space for Saxony: IHK welcomes moratorium on Corona reclaims!
On June 27, 2025, the Leipzig Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK) welcomed the decision of the Saxon Ministry of Economic Affairs to temporarily suspend the reclaims of Corona economic aid from the federal government. This measure is a response to the needs of around 70,000 companies in Saxony that are suffering from the economic consequences of the pandemic.
Economics Minister Dirk Panter explained that many entrepreneurs suffer from fear of their existence due to the repayments. The moratorium is intended to provide these entrepreneurs with a much-needed breathing space. This particularly affects the federal program “Emergency Aid Grant” and the federal government’s bridging aid. No new claims or reminders will be sent until the open questions have been clarified.
Reaction of the IHK and bureaucratic relief
In the past, the Leipzig Chamber of Commerce and Industry had advocated that repayments be limited to verifiable overpayments and that no comprehensive audits take place. The chamber also demands that entrepreneurs not be penalized for initial ambiguities in the communication of the funding criteria. The ministry is also planning a press conference to announce the details of the changes in the repayment process.
With around 203,800 approved applications and a total payout of around 2.935 billion euros to almost 98,000 benefit recipients, the suspension of reclaims is a significant step. Currently, 49,257 reclaim processes have been completed, 27,586 are in progress, and clarification is still expected for 29,000 reclaims, as medienservice Sachsen reports.
Future perspectives and legal framework conditions
Despite the moratorium, no legal changes to the federal programs are planned for the time being. However, the Saxon Ministry of Economic Affairs, in collaboration with the Saxon Development Bank (SAB), is examining options for changed repayment conditions and clear rules for non-repayable funding. Companies still have to provide information about how the aid is being used.
The Leipzig Chamber of Industry and Commerce will continue to monitor developments and work for a fair solution. This initiative is seen as an important first step to support companies in the current economic situation and to offer them perspective.