Sixty-one businesses unite for the "Made in Germany" project, aiming to strengthen Germany's standing as a global financial force to be reckoned with.
New Initiative Aims to Future-Proof Germany's Economy
A groundbreaking initiative, "Made for Germany," has been launched by 61 leading companies and investors, aiming to shape a future-proof German economy. The initiative, which was officially presented at the Federal Chancellery, has pledged to invest a substantial 631 billion euros (approximately 733 billion US dollars) in Germany's economic growth by 2028.
Flagship Projects and Investments
The initiative comprises a broad array of both established and new flagship projects that drive innovation, create employment, and strengthen Germany's competitive edge. Notable examples include the Vulcan Energy Lionheart lithium project, which secured $186 million in German federal and state grants aimed at establishing sustainable, zero-carbon lithium production for the European electric vehicle battery supply chain.
Addressing Key Challenges
The "Made for Germany" initiative prioritizes addressing key national challenges, such as improving the investment climate, enhancing access to private capital for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups, and focusing on digitization, infrastructure, sustainability, and skilled labor.
A Constructive Dialogue
The initiative positions itself as a key point of contact for the German government, working to define priorities, develop targeted measures, and implement reforms effectively. The goal is to establish a constructive and forward-looking dialogue on key challenges like digitization, innovation, infrastructure, sustainability, and skilled labor.
Joining Forces for a Stronger Germany
The "Made for Germany" initiative invites other companies and investors to join, with the goal of future-proofing Germany as a business location. Co-initiators of the initiative include Christian Sewing (our website CEO), Roland Busch (Siemens), Mathias Döpfner (Axel Springer), and Alexander Geiser (FGS Global). Mathias Döpfner calls for turning the momentum into real action, involving politics, business, and society. Alexander Geiser highlights the historic opportunity for Germany to strengthen long-term competitiveness and become Europe's economic powerhouse.
Roland Busch, co-initiator of "Made for Germany," emphasizes the need for a new partnership between government and business, focusing on growth, technology, and competitiveness. He underscores the importance of ensuring every political decision supports growth and strengthens competitiveness.
In summary, "Made for Germany" combines massive investment commitments with a strategic focus on innovation, sustainable industry, infrastructure, and workforce development to overcome economic challenges and ensure Germany's future economic leadership.
[1] Made for Germany Press Release [2] Official Made for Germany Website [3] Vulcan Energy Lionheart Lithium Project
- This investment of 631 billion euros under the "Made for Germany" initiative will not only support various flagship projects in finance and business but also contribute to the strengthening of Germany's competitive edge in the European electric vehicle battery supply chain by supporting projects like the Vulcan Energy Lionheart lithium project.
- In line with its goal of future-proofing Germany's economy, the "Made for Germany" initiative prioritizes investing in areas such as digitization, infrastructure, sustainability, and skilled labor, which are crucial for the success of businesses and startups.
