Group 1 - The German chemical industry is facing a deepening crisis, with a projected output decline of 2.5% and a revenue drop of 3% by 2025 [1] - Currently, 50% of companies in the sector are experiencing severe order shortages, with domestic and international order volumes having decreased by over 20% since 2021 [1] - The capacity utilization rate of production facilities in the chemical industry has fallen to 70%, marking a historic low and far from profitability [1] Group 2 - The overall chemical pharmaceutical industry in Germany is expected to experience production stagnation in 2026, leading to an estimated revenue reduction of about 2% due to falling prices and halted output [1] - The chemical pharmaceutical sector is projected to cut 2,400 jobs this year, resulting in a 0.5% decrease in employment [1] - A survey indicated that 20% of member companies plan to relocate production lines or cease operations entirely, with 10% considering closing entire production sites, further exacerbating job losses [1][2]