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A Functional Government is Critical for Business Success – ACI Rhineland-Palatinate on Chancellor Election

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The failed Chancellor election of Friedrich Merz (CDU) has left a mark, as per the Association of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ACI) in Rhineland-Palatinate. "This sticky election debacle isn't just a headache for our economy," said ACI CEO, Karsten Tacke, to the German Press Agency in Mainz. "We absolutely need a stable political environment to help businesses thrive amidst ongoing uncertainties."

For a while now, many companies have struggled with a lack of dependable framework conditions and solid plans. "In these challenging times, it's essential that a well-oiled government sets up camp as soon as bloomin' at all possible," Tacke emphasized.

Why We Need a Functional Government

1. ** Political Stability Fuels Economic Confidence ** A resilient government provides the stability that midwifes business investments and nurtures strategic planning. Without a steady hand guiding political decisions, uncertainty can take root, potentially stalling or shrinking economic activities.
2. **Timely Government Action on Economic Policy ** Key economic policies, reforms, and responses to challenges like inflation, energy supply, and international trade need swift government action. A lumbering or ineffectual government runs the risk of slowing down these critical processes, which can have adverse effects on the economy and, in turn, the business environment.
3. **Maintaining International Competitiveness ** Germany and its regions, like Rhineland-Palatinate, wrestle for the attention of investors and talent in the global market. A government standoff can signal trouble to potential partners and investors, potentially weakening the region's economic standing.
4. **Guaranteeing Continuity in Public Services and Support ** Businesses depend upon solid public infrastructure and services. A breakdown in government functioning could disrupt essential functions, like regulatory approvals, subsidies, and support programs.

In essence, the ACI in Rhineland-Palatinate advocates for a stable and operational government to secure economic stability, policy continuity, and confidence among businesses and investors, extending beyond the borders of Rhineland-Palatinate.

1. The failure of the Chancellor election by Friedrich Merz (CDU) has led the Association of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ACI) in Rhineland-Palatinate to express concern, stating that a stable political environment is crucial for businesses to thrive amidst uncertainties.
2. As many companies struggle with unreliable framework conditions and inadequate plans, a well-functioning government is vital for setting up a steady political environment to bolster business success and strategic planning.
3. In periods of economic challenges, prompt and effective government actions on key economic policies, reforms, and responses to issues like inflation, energy supply, and international trade are necessary to prevent slowdowns in the economy and the business environment.
4. With Germany and its regions, like Rhineland-Palatinate, competing for global investments and talent, a government standoff can negatively impact their international competitiveness and appeal to potential partners and investors.
5. The ACI in Rhineland-Palatinate emphasizes the importance of a functional government, not only for the region's economic stability but also for securing policy continuity and confidence among businesses, investors, and the general public beyond Rhineland-Palatinate's borders.

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