President Matthias Martiné: "It has to be fun to invest in Germany again"
As the IHK Darmstadt announced in a press release on Monday, February 24, 2025, the regional economy awaits a clear change of course from the new federal government. IHK President Matthias Martiné demands quick action to stabilize the economic situation and to position Germany again as an attractive business location.
“The voters have set a sign of changing direction with their voice. All parties involved in the last government have lost significantly voices. Now you need a government -capable government that immediately absorbs speed. It is about nothing less than the future and the prosperity of our country. Hence my urgent appeal to the new federal government: Put the new legislative period under a common idea: bring the country forward by doing everything to run our economic engine on full tours. This ensures jobs and thus our prosperity. "
"Gas instead of brake" - economic policy must be accelerated
According to Martiné, the new government must quickly be able to act both internally and foreign policy in order to meet the current economic challenges. The press release continues:
“Tempo is now required, not only in the coalition negotiations, but also in improving the framework conditions for our economy. It has to be fun again to invest in Germany. To do this, approval procedures must be drastically shortened and evidence obligations must be reduced to the minimum. We have to massively down with the tax burden and the costs of energy for companies so that it is worthwhile in Germany. All of this brings planning security - the basic prerequisite that investments are made. "
Economic success as the basis for social security
The IHK Darmstadt emphasizes that only a strong economy can generate sufficient tax revenue to finance important political goals. The press release closes with a clear appeal:
“We will only generate sufficient tax revenue with economic success that enables solid financing of our security, our social systems and other political goals. We want to trust that the new government has understood. Let's look ahead together. "
(Darmstadt - Red/IHK)
