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Eastern German Businesses Express Doubts About Federal Government's Economic Policy at Economic Forum
Assessment: Eastern firms express skepticism towards economic policy - Investigation Reveals: Eastern Companies Express Concern Over Economic Policies
Eastern German companies, in a survey conducted at the recent Economic Forum in Bad Saarow, have expressed skepticism about the new federal government's ability to boost the economy. Here's what you need to know about their concerns and expectations.
The survey, known as the Transformation Barometer 2025, revealed a few pressing issues that Eastern businesses are grappling with:
- High Energy Prices: About half of the companies surveyed view astronomical energy prices as their most significant challenge.
- Skilled Workforce Shortage: More than half of the companies polled struggle with retaining and finding skilled workers.
- Bureaucracy Reduction: Companies overwhelmingly want the government to reduce bureaucratic hurdles to streamline their operations.
- Political Radicalization: While some companies view political radicalization as a potential location risk, this concern accounts for only about 40% of respondents.
The survey, which polled over 1,500 private companies across Eastern states like Berlin, Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia, was conducted by Civey on behalf of the "Germany – Land of Ideas" location initiative and the German Credit Bank AG.
As the Economic Forum continues, business leaders, association representatives, and politicians will meet to discuss strategies to improve the region's economic situation. Set to attend are Federal Minister of Economics, Katherina Reiche (CDU), and Federal Minister of Finance, Lars Klingbeil (SPD).
The survey paints an interesting picture of Eastern German businesses' attitudes towards the federal government's economic policy. Companies are dubious about the government's ability to stimulate growth effectively and are seeking concrete measures to reduce energy prices to alleviate their financial burden.
At the same time, there's positive sentiment towards the region's potential in renewable energy. Many business leaders identify renewable energy as a promising growth sector for eastern Germany, indicating support for policies that foster the renewable energy transition.
However, political skepticism and regional disparities persist, influencing views on climate and energy policies. Eastern voters often support parties like the AfD, which reject current federal policies, reflecting ongoing political tensions and dissatisfaction within the region.
As the forum unfolds, we'll see if the government addresses these concerns and offers solutions that resonate with Eastern German businesses. Stay tuned for updates.
- Economic Forum
- Survey
- Federal Government
- Eastern Germany
- Bad Saarow
- Economic Policy
- Skilled Workforce
- Berlin
- Germany
- Energy Prices
- Political Radicalization
- Renewable Energy
- The economic concerns of Eastern German businesses, as expressed in the Transformation Barometer 2025 survey, primarily revolve around excessive energy prices, a shortage of skilled workers, and bureaucratic hurdles that impede their operations.
- In spite of some reservations about the federal government's economic policy, Eastern German businesses view the renewable energy sector as a promising avenue for growth and are supportive of policies that promote a transition towards renewables.
