Germany Votes 2025 – Volume 12- Made in Germany? – The Future of German Industry
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With the election just around the corner, industrial policy is at the heart of the debate. How will party positions shape Germany’s role as a global industrial hub? What impact will EU regulations have on trade, climate and agri-food policy? This edition unpacks the key issues, from coalition dynamics to small parties’ influence. We also bring exclusive interviews with policymakers shaping the future. Plus, what happens if no chancellor secures a majority? Stay informed with our deep dive into Germany’s economic and political landscape. Enjoy!
With the election just around the corner, industrial policy is at the heart of the debate. How will party positions shape Germany’s role as a global industrial hub? What impact will EU regulations have on trade, climate and agri-food policy? This edition unpacks the key issues, from coalition dynamics to small parties’ influence. We also bring exclusive interviews with policymakers shaping the future. Plus, what happens if no chancellor secures a majority? Stay informed with our deep dive into Germany’s economic and political landscape. Enjoy!
Caroline Mücke-Kemp
Head of Public & Government Affairs Germany
In a nutshell:
- Party Check: A snapshot of party positions on the strengthening of Germany as an industrial location, export and trade
as well as climate and environment regulation. - One week left: TV due l analysis and background coalition negotiations.
- Small Parties: Will they enter the Bundestag and what would be the consequences?
- Wahl-O-Mat online: Germans’ favorite tool to make political decisions explained.
- Grow, baby, grow: EU agricultural policy, the new agricultural minister and an FTIexclusive interview with FDP agricultural
expert, Dr. Gero Hocker. - Germany and the EU: How European legislation influences the German industrial and agricultural policy agenda.
- FTI-Exclusive Interviews: Jan Metzler (CDU) & Dr. Sandra Detzer (Greens) on their industrial policy priorities.
- Deep Dive: What can be expected in case no chancellor gets a majority?
Days left until German Federal Election on 23 February 2025
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'I am somewhat shocked by the perception with which [Mr Scholz is] describing the state of our economy here this evening. That has nothing whatsoever to do with the reality out there. Chancellor Candidate Friedrich Merz (CDU/CSU).'
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