Commercial entities within Offenbach's city and county continue to exhibit gloominess
The CEO of the Industry and Commerce Chamber (IHK) Offenbach am Main, Markus Weinbrenner, has called for the new federal government to focus squarely on the economy, citing a number of pressing concerns that are weighing heavily on businesses across the country.
According to a recent survey, weak domestic demand is a significant risk factor for 61.2% of the companies surveyed. High labor costs are a burden for 52.7% of these companies, while rising energy and raw material prices concern 55.2%.
Weinbrenner believes that there is an urgent need for action due to the low confidence in the current policy and the strength of the German economic location. He suggests that necessary measures for the new government include making the German economic location attractive again and preventing economic mediocrity.
The IHK CEO also expressed concern about the future of the German economy if the new government does not take clear action to support businesses. He noted that the economic climate index for the IHK Offenbach am Main in 2025 is 89.1 points, significantly below the growth threshold of 100 points.
In general, chambers of industry and commerce in Germany typically advocate for policies that enhance digital transformation and innovation capacities in the economy, lower bureaucratic hurdles, provide regulatory clarity and simplification, support sustainable and energy-efficient production aligned with climate goals, promote skilled labor recruitment and training, foster export orientation and international competitiveness, and facilitate access to capital, especially for medium-sized enterprises.
However, specific demands placed by the IHK Offenbach am Main for 2025, such as recommendations on taxation, infrastructure investment, trade policies, or sector-specific reforms, would need to be sought directly from their official statements, policy papers, or press releases on their website or communications.
In conclusion, Weinbrenner's call to action underscores the urgent need for the new government to address the economic challenges facing German businesses. By implementing policies that support digital transformation, reduce bureaucracy, promote sustainability, address workforce shortages, and foster international competitiveness, the government can help create a more favourable economic climate for businesses and drive growth in the German economy.
- The IHK Offenbach am Main, represented by CEO Markus Weinbrenner, has emphasized the need for finance policies that address pressing concerns like weak domestic demand, high labor costs, and increasing energy and raw material prices in the general-news context of German businesses.
- Politics and policy-and-legislation should prioritize making the German economic location attractive and preventing economic mediocrity as a response to the low confidence in current policies, as suggested by Weinbrenner in his call for action.
- To secure a more favourable economic climate for businesses and drive growth in the German economy, Weinbrenner encourages proactive policy steps for the new government that encompass digital transformation, reducing bureaucracy, promoting sustainability, addressing workforce shortages, and fostering international competitiveness.
