Sixty-one businesses join forces in the "Made for Germany" initiative, aiming to strengthen Germany's standing as a dominant force in the global economy.
In a significant move to drive innovation, create employment, and strengthen Germany's competitive edge, 61 leading companies and investors have launched the "Made for Germany" initiative. The ambitious project aims to commit a total of 631 billion euros (~733 billion USD) in investments by 2028.
Roland Busch, CEO of Siemens, emphasised the need for a new partnership between government and business, focusing on growth, technology, and competitiveness. This partnership will be instrumental in shaping a future-proof German economy.
The investment will encompass planned and new capital investments, research and development spending, and contributions from international investors. The goal is to reverse recent investment outflows and strengthen Germany's economic hub status.
The initiative will prioritise several key flagship projects and priorities. These include driving innovation and economic momentum, enhancing the investment climate, supporting Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups, and complementing government reform programs.
The projects aim to stimulate innovation, create jobs, and enhance Germany's competitive edge globally. They also seek to provide meaningful societal value beyond mere economic growth. The initiative will establish a strengthened, forward-looking dialogue between business and government to enhance Germany's investment climate through targeted reforms and measures.
Improving access to private capital for SMEs and start-ups is a crucial part of the strategy for economic growth and innovation support. The initiative actively supports and positions itself alongside the German government's reform and investment programs, highlighting cooperation to implement reforms effectively and achieve a future-proof economic policy.
A significant proportion of the total investment will be allocated to new investments. The speakers reiterated their commitment to this investment, emphasising the importance of joint responsibility from government and business to tackle economic challenges and strengthen competitiveness.
The official presentation of "Made for Germany" took place at the Federal Chancellery, attended by Christian Sewing, CEO of our website, Roland Busch, CEO of Siemens, Mathias Döpfner, CEO of Axel Springer, Alexander Geiser, CEO of FGS Global, and numerous CEOs from participating companies.
Alexander Geiser highlighted Germany's opportunity to strengthen long-term competitiveness and become a target for investment. Mathias Döpfner encouraged everyone to turn the initiative's momentum into action. The speakers invited other companies and investors to join the initiative to strengthen and future-proof Germany as a business location.
For more information about the initiators and contact details, please visit our website, Siemens, Axel Springer, and FGS Global.
The "Made for Germany" initiative aims to sustainably enhance Germany's investment climate in the face of geopolitical and economic challenges, positioning itself as a key point of contact for the government, working to define priorities, develop targeted measures, and implement reforms effectively.
Investing in the field of finance will be a crucial part of the "Made for Germany" initiative, given its aim to commit a significant portion of capital investing by 2028. The business sector, led by companies and investors, will prioritize investing in projects that drive growth, innovation, and employment to strengthen Germany's competitive edge in the global economy.
