SPIE is the independent European leader in multi-technical services in the areas of energy and communications Our 55,000 employees are committed to achieving the energy transition and responsible digital transformation alongside our customers SPIE aims to contribute to a more sustainable Do you want to use your skills to contribute to projects that help society a key player in the energy transition and digital transformation We are committed to the fight against climate change and mobilised for a responsible digital transformation intall and maintain energy-efficient and environmentaly-friendly facilities Find in this section all the useful information you can access SPIE's profile and key figures Would you like to interview an SPIE spokesperson Fast internet connections have become crucial for working from home comfortably accessing public services and enabling smart-city technologies the expansion of fibre-optic connections is well underway as the government aims to connect all households by 2025 With its picturesque riverside setting and thousand-year-old castle the little town of Leisnig might not seem like the most obvious place to go in search of cutting-edge telecommunications technology Yet this tranquil eastern German town is now on the fast-track to the future thanks to SPIE’s specialised cable-laying operation WirliebenKabel The fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) project is halfway through an eighteen-month timeline to deliver fibre-optic internet to Leisnig’s 8,500 inhabitants eager to catch up with their European neighbours fibre-optic networks are much better developed a national project launched in 2013 to equip 100% of the territory with new generation internet access networks last autumn the incoming German government set an ambitious goal to extend one-gigabit connection to all households by 2025 pledging over €20 billion to fund the project is not the issue: it is the complexity and workload behind laying subterranean cables.  That means handling seventy kilometres of fibre-optic cable with forty workers preparing sites before specialist teams lay and connect cables and it’s tough to keep things on track at the moment,” confides Scheinert “but we’re managing.” So any ways to speed up the process are welcome – and that’s where Jennifer Jentschke from the Digital Transformation department comes in she came to Leisnig to test a new solution with the potential to slash lead times: DeepUp This newly developed technology uses handheld scanners to map underground piping and cable networks creating a digital copy of them for future reference It applies algorithms to recognise specific types of infrastructure Jennifer was delighted with how the technology performed on-site in Leisnig “official documentation no longer reflects what we find when we start digging so an easy-to-use mapping tool like DeepUp would make our lives easier.” In light of the large number of cables set to be laid in Germany by 2025 this certainly won’t be the last time you hear about DeepUp allocated by Germany to its superfast broadband plan inhabitants will be connected to fibre-optic broadband as part of this project The FTTH (Fibre To The Home) project will last a total of 18 months Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience Ralf Schlegel recommends his favorite places in the picturesque border region of Southern Germany a larger town that sits in the center of the region,” he says “It’s owned by an old roommate (and former co-apprentice) and his family [They] cook authentic Bavarian cuisine and their hospitality cannot be matched.” While in Kempten whose domed twin towers and elaborate interior date back to the 17th century Schlegel recommends you follow his favorite ritual: after a night of sleep “wake up and enjoy a weisswurst (a traditional Bavarian sausage made from minced veal and pork back bacon) and weissbier (beloved Bavarian wheat beer) with a brezel (pretzel).”If it’s spring the chef recommends hiking or mountain biking which runs through Oberallgäu from south to north “As a kid we’d take long walks through the mountains with the dog,” says Schlegel remembering “catch[ing] trout in the lakes for dinners.” Oberallgäu is located in a part of the Alps known as Allgäu ("Oberallgäu" literally means "Upper Allgäu") which finds its highest peak with the Hochfrottspitze (2,649 meters of Dolomite soaring into the sky) first climbed by the German mountaineer Hermann von Barth in 1869 and thereafter by many international climbers over the years does incredible things with local ingredients in a fine dining setting that is not to be missed,” says Schlegel Marguerite Imbert writes about restaurants and global food trends for the MICHELIN Guide website and elsewhere The New Yorker and foodie enjoys writing and testing recipes and encourages everyone to cook without them From listening bars to neighbourhood restaurants explore all the top recommendations from Chishuru’s Adejoké Bakare One of the most prominent chefs serving Indian cuisine talks India and his New York these splurge-worthy hotels have the design and prestige to rival even that most historic of city landmarks The first hotel on this list is just 20 minutes from Florence From vineyards to infinity pools and farm-to-table restaurants every one of these 14 Tuscan classics is within two hours of the city the best hotel rooftops are a go-to when you touch down From Texas Barbecue to Mexico City's cutting-edge dining these new MICHELIN Guide hot spots promise unforgettable vacations and world-class cuisine These are the best lake vacations for a summer break from Lake Tahoe in the US to Lake Como in Switzerland and the MICHELIN-recommended restaurants and bolt holes to bed down in when you visit The MICHELIN Guide Inspectors have already added hundreds of hotels to the MICHELIN selection in 2025 we’re highlighting a special list of 10 that thrive in the sunny season explore some of its best MICHELIN Guide dining spots and uncover its hidden gems From exquisite cuisine to artisan treasures get to know the Tuscan city like a local with our handy guide for a curated taste of Florence’s finest Croatian cuisine boasts a strong identity that reflects both the land and the sea Southern England's Dartmoor National Park boasts a unique granite landscape which takes in rocky outcrops ancient forests and globally significant wetlands fauna and historical sites are just waiting to be explored Get away from the big city with these day-long excursions to some of the UK's top destinations The charming One Key hotel is home to a MICHELIN-favorite garden restaurant and stop around town with design top of mind AutoCamp Joshua Tree’s Vista Airstream Suite is a nostalgic base camp for the national park Non-members can add the privileges at checkout through our 30 day free trial By continuing I accept the Terms & Condition and Privacy Policy. I would like to receive Newsletter from MICHELIN Guide Save lists of your favorite restaurants & hotels a larger town that sits in the center of the region,\u201d he says \u201cIt\u2019s owned by an old roommate (and former co-apprentice) and his family [They] cook authentic Bavarian cuisine and their hospitality cannot be matched.\u201d While in Kempten \u201cwake up and enjoy a weisswurst (a traditional Bavarian sausage made from minced veal and pork back bacon) and weissbier (beloved Bavarian wheat beer) with a brezel (pretzel).\u201dIf it\u2019s spring which runs through Oberallg\u00e4u from south to north \u201cAs a kid we\u2019d take long walks through the mountains with the dog,\u201d says Schlegel remembering \u201ccatch[ing] trout in the lakes for dinners.\u201d Oberallg\u00e4u is located in a part of the Alps known as Allg\u00e4u (\"Oberallg\u00e4u\" literally means \"Upper Allg\u00e4u\") does incredible things with local ingredients in a fine dining setting that is not to be missed,\u201d says Schlegel Neueste Erkenntnisse aus der Geschäftswelt Hier informieren wir die Presse über alle wichtigen Themen unseres Unternehmens Über aktuelle Entwicklungen und Innovationen zu den Trendthemen With a cross-location team led by partners Dr Michael von Rüden (Corporate/M&A Düsseldorf) and Dr Charlotte Sander (Employment Deloitte Legal provided comprehensive transaction and insolvency law advice to the Italian Panaria Group on the acquisition of significant units of Steuler Fliesengruppe Panaria is taking over the entire Leisnig plant all brands and the group's sales and administrative structure in Bremen This means that Panaria will be able to count on one of the strongest sales structures for ceramic surfaces and home ceramics in the German market in the future the USA and India and a sales presence in over 130 countries the family-owned company Panaria is one of the world market leaders in the production and distribution of high-quality ceramic surfaces for floors and wall coverings As Germany's largest manufacturer of residential ceramics the entities of the Steuler Fliesengruppe had to file for insolvency in self-administration at the beginning of July 2023 the group included the three production sites in Bremerhaven Mühlacker (Baden-Württemberg) and Leisnig (Saxony) the reasons for the insolvency were extremely high energy prices and weak sales figures which fell further in June due to the crisis in the construction industry The acquisition of significant parts of the Steuler Fliesengruppe marks another building block in Panaria's international expansion strategy "This acquisition is a significant step for our group" CEO of the Panaria Group "We are looking forward to a successful cooperation with our new colleagues and want to inspire the German market with an even broader product range Deloitte Legal managed to develop an acquisition strategy with us in a very short time and to implement it under the highest time pressure The excellent cooperation and professional expertise was crucial for the success of the complex transaction." Deloitte Legal's cross-office team provided comprehensive advice on all issues essential to the success of the transaction once again demonstrating the firm's strength in distressed M&A The members of the team were able to draw on their experience from numerous jointly supported transactions; the well-coordinated cooperation between experts from the areas of M&A business recovery and labour law ensured a swift and efficient conclusion of the transaction Business Recovery), Katharina Zickermann (Counsel Throughout every stage of a transaction - from its negotiation and structuring to its execution Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee (“DTTL”), its network of member firms, and their related entities. DTTL and each of its member firms are legally separate and independent entities. DTTL (also referred to as “Deloitte Global”) does not provide services to clients. Please see www.deloitte.com/de/UeberUns to learn more about our global network of member firms We get the world's most celebrated chefs to spill what it was like when they got their first Michelin stars Thirty-nine-year-old Ralf Schlegel was born to be a chef: the Leisnig German-native came from a family of hoteliers eventually becoming the executive chef in 2014.  Plume has been awarded a Michelin star since the Washington, D.C. guide’s inception last year.Here, we ask chef Schlegel what it was like when he received the call from Michelin inspectors. What was your first experience with the MICHELIN Guide? My uncle has a Michelin-starred restaurant in Leipzig called Stadtpfeiffer We call it the chefs’ red bible in the family; it’s always there When you go to Germany and you have an apprenticeship program it’s always about the MICHELIN guide—you pretty much grew up with it we went here and there to Michelin-starred restaurants We always went to Michelin-starred restaurants for family outings or when we had something to celebrate What were your thoughts when you knew you received your first star?It’s really about the team—it’s a team effort to do so I took the call; we were honored and very excited as a team It was kind of a relief because you hope that you are good enough as a team to receive one And I actually came in early the day of the call The entire team—including the front-of-the-house—had a toast with a glass of Champagne Just a quick heartbeat to stop to celebrate and then you still have to deliver every night with the food your guests like to eat Does having a star change the direction of your restaurant Michelin is a service to the guests and I would say it would be wrong to change the direction; follow your footsteps and make every day a little bit better What advice do you have for young chefs aiming for Michelin stars I think you shouldn’t aim for it; follow your heart and your passion cooking is 90% hard work and you have to find a good team You need people around you that you trust and have the same passion as you to receive stars Michelin is internationally-respected and it’s good for business but when you’re in a city that doesn’t have the MICHELIN guide there are still a lot of great restaurants with tons of passion.All images courtesy of The Jefferson Hotel these iconic chefs mentor professional chefs who have an ego she has championed America’s farm-to-table movement for 54 years One of the world’s most celebrated chefs discusses his legacy The shiba inu-loving chef shares his favorite spots around town When you want to dress up and enjoy a night out on the town Spend the May bank holiday weekends relaxing in the best London parks followed by top-notch cuisine at MICHELIN Guide restaurants – and if you’re visiting from afar the chef and restaurateur behind MICHELIN-Starred Row on 5 and a whole lot more shares his top London recommendations the latest edition of The MICHELIN Guide France celebrates two new Three-Star restaurants Discover the best of the 2025 Paris restaurant scene and a whole host of new MICHELIN-Star restaurants surrounded by the Fruška Gora hills in the province of Vojvodina and in a region that extends on either side of the River Danube is a very special place that has a focus on food and wine The MICHELIN Guide Czechia will expand beyond Prague to cover the entire country unveiling the best MICHELIN restaurants in Czechia Czechia joins the ranks of Europe's top MICHELIN Guide destinations Stay tuned as we reveal the culinary gems our Inspectors have unearthed From the eight restaurants newly awarded a MICHELIN Star to the brand-new Bib Gourmands discover everything you need to know about The MICHELIN Guide Portugal 2025 Why choose between a luxurious stay and a world-class meal when you can have both These MICHELIN Key hotels in Japan and Thailand are home to MICHELIN-Starred restaurants offering the perfect blend of impeccable hospitality and cuisine A MICHELIN Guide Inspector delves into every detail of their visit to the brilliant OMA in Borough Market Our Inspectors pull back the curtain on what makes this plant-based restaurant such a special dining experience With the new MICHELIN Stars for 2025 unveiled it’s time to dive into why the UK & Ireland should be on any self-respecting Plume has been awarded a Michelin star since the Washington, D.C. guide\u2019s inception last year.Here, we ask chef Schlegel what it was like when he received the call from Michelin inspectors. What was your first experience with the MICHELIN Guide? My uncle has a Michelin-starred restaurant in Leipzig called Stadtpfeiffer We call it the chefs\u2019 red bible in the family; it\u2019s always there When you go to Germany and you have an apprenticeship program it\u2019s always about the MICHELIN guide\u2014you pretty much grew up with it What were your thoughts when you knew you received your first star?It\u2019s really about the team\u2014it\u2019s a team effort to do so The entire team\u2014including the front-of-the-house\u2014had a toast with a glass of Champagne I think you shouldn\u2019t aim for it; follow your heart and your passion Michelin is internationally-respected and it\u2019s good for business but when you\u2019re in a city that doesn\u2019t have the MICHELIN guide there are still a lot of great restaurants with tons of passion.All images courtesy of The Jefferson Hotel.