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Special funds conceal incapacity
The SPD of 2025 refuses to implement genuine social reforms. This is throwing the economy off track – special funds and investment initiatives notwithstanding.
„A stable bridge between business and politics is essential“
The recent Financial Experts Association Summit 2025 had the motto „Building Bridges“. In an interview, FEA President Daniela Mattheus calls for a closer connection between business and politics, creating more momentum for the economic transformation.
Measuring justice in the economy and society
A recent study conducted on behalf of the Foundation for Family Businesses sets out a range of factors to measure "justice" in the German economy and society. Citizens consider the fairness of rules and opportunities to be more important than achieving the most equal possible distribution of income.
„How do we quantify the potentially catastrophic impact of AI-related risks?“
Ergo's Chief Underwriting Officer discusses global insurance strategy, market expansion in Europe and Asia, and the evolving risk paradigm, including cyber and climate risks.
Schaeffler faces more headwinds after takeover of Vitesco
With the takeover of drive technologies specialist Vitesco, automotive supplier Schaeffler took the right strategic step, but it will take time to pay off. Instead of the hoped-for synergies through growth, the group is cutting thousands of jobs.
No economic tailwind for the new government
The Joint Economic Forecast Spring 2025 gives the CDU/CSU and SPD coalition little hope of an economic tailwind as it starts governing. The economists expect growth of only 0.1% for the current year.
Linz based Oberbank wants to grow presence in German market
Oberbank of Austria wants to expand its presence in the German market, notably in North Rhine-Westphalia. Private banking is one area being targeted.
„Now is the time for action“
Lanxess CEO Matthias Zachert views a reduction in bureaucracy and a pragmatic energy policy as two crucial issues for the new German government. He would like to see the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive scrapped – without a replacement.
Anniversary of the dotcom bubble bursting brings back bad memories
On March 10, 2000, the dotcom bubble began to burst, and there was a massive collapse that lasted for years. Investors are examining the current tech driven bull market to see what the historic parallels are.
ClimateTech urgently needs debt capital
The demand for climate protection technologies is huge and the long-term return prospects in this area are promising. Nevertheless, there is a large debt financing gap. From the perspective of the ‘Tech for Net Zero’ initiative, new financial instruments are needed.
„Despite everything, we are confident about Germany as a business location“
The Neuenhauser Group is currently holding back on new investment. However, the family-owned mechanical engineering and metal processing company remains committed to the German business location, and hopes to see positive action from the next government.
„We also have a responsibility to hand over an intact country to future generations“
Entrepreneur and consultant Harald Christ wants the next coalition government in Berlin to think creatively about new approaches to Germany's economic future. A large part of the huge investments needed should come from private capital – but nonetheless he supports reform of the debt brake.
„Heidelberg has great potential“
No other German city has so many start-ups founded per capita as Heidelberg. The oldest university in Germany is closely involved, with initiatives such as the transfer agency hei_INNOVATION.
Adidas sprints ahead
The brand with the three stripes is once again doing well on the sporting goods market. Adidas has achieved double-digit sales growth. Nike and Puma are lagging behind.
Filling Munich's city centre with Chevrolets
Europe is now in the crosshairs of US trade policy. At the start of the war of nerves, President Donald Trump is expressing opinions that must worry the German auto industry.
MTU as the antithesis of the decline of German industry
MTU Aero Engines is a prime example of Germany's continued strength in key technologies. This year the company will be celebrating 20 years on the stock market.
A mixture of sunshine and clouds
The SAP business model is more weatherproof than many others, as it chases more revenue from the cloud. But the Dax index weighting cap remains a problem.
Efficiency concepts for the energy transition
The various election campaign programmes contain many ideas on how the energy transition can be tackled more efficiently. Unfortunately, there is a scarcity of ideas on how to finance the much needed reforms.
Banks are „very, very restrictive“ on lending
BNP Paribas Real Estate expects rental prices for top quality Frankfurt office space to rise in 2025. But new development projects remain constrained by restrictive bank lending.
Tax relief proposals to stimulate the economy
After many years of stagnation, German industry hopes for more competitive tax conditions to be put in place by the next government. The various parties have now set out their tax reform plans.
National-Bank benefits from regional strategy
Essen based National-Bank views its regional positioning as an increasing competitive advantage, CEO Thomas Lange tells Börsen-Zeitung. Some Commerzbank high net worth and SME clients are potential new customers against the background of the Unicredit takeover battle.
New equity culture urgently needed
The number of German citizens that invest in stocks is far too low. The next coalition government must take decisive action, especially to support the role of the stock markets in retirement provision.
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