German employers are raising alarms over the country's economic stagnation, citing excessive bureaucracy and financial burdens.

On Wednesday, employer associations organized nationwide rallies, including major events in Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Stuttgart, and Lingen, to demand urgent reforms.

The "Economic Warning Day," led by the Initiative Neue Soziale Marktwirtschaft (INSM), called for reduced taxes, capped social contributions, lower energy costs, and more flexible labor laws.

Employers also urged political leaders to prioritize economic competitiveness in the upcoming federal election on February 23. Key figures like Friedrich Merz, the Union's lead candidate, and Bundestag Vice President Wolfgang Kubicki (FDP) attended the Berlin rally.

The events drew hundreds of participants, highlighting the growing concern over Germany's economic future.