Germany's economy faces a critical challenge as businesses increasingly consider relocating abroad due to high costs and uncompetitive conditions.
Dirk Jandura, President of the BGA, warns that energy-intensive industries like chemicals, metals, and machinery are already moving production overseas.
Family business leaders echo these concerns, urging immediate economic reforms after the next federal election to prevent further job losses and economic decline.
The DIHK highlights a structural crisis, with investment levels significantly below pre-pandemic figures and Germany lagging behind in European growth.
Experts call for urgent measures, including reducing bureaucracy, addressing IT skill shortages, and lowering energy costs, to restore confidence and competitiveness.