Federal policy in focus - VDMA positions for the mechanical engineering industry - vdma.eu

The Collective Bargaining Loyalty Act burdens small and medium-sized companies in particular with bureaucratic requirements. Nevertheless, the removal of delivery services from the scope of application is a positive signal.

On his first trip to China, Federal Chancellor Merz is being challenged: The basic prerequisite for cooperation is fair competitive conditions. Companies are coming under increasing pressure because China is systematically distorting competition.

In many cases, Europe is no longer competitive as a business location. The EU must therefore not get lost in 'local content' debates. Instead, it is about setting Europe's course towards growth and competitiveness.

The mechanical and plant engineering industry has continued to increase its spending on innovation even in difficult economic times. There is now a need to strengthen instruments such as research allowances and joint industrial research.

Germany as a business location needs new impetus for growth and a modernization of the state and society more urgently than ever before. Genuine economic policy reforms instead of small-scale crisis management is the motto.

Germany as a business location needs new impetus for growth and a modernization of the state and society more urgently than ever before. Genuine economic policy reforms instead of small-scale crisis management is the motto.

Jobs are also being cut in mechanical engineering because the framework conditions are not improving. Politicians are failing to do their homework: Reduce bureaucracy and taxes, make the labour market more flexible.

The mechanical engineering industry wants to maintain production in Germany and Europe. However, better location conditions are urgently needed to prevent research, production and therefore innovation from migrating away.

The German government's pension package is a step backwards, not a step forward. Instead of urgently needed structural reforms, it cements the imbalance in the system every year.

Germany as a high-tech location finally needs reforms. Only then can recruitment and employment incentives follow, as well as more interest in the important STEM degree programs.

Record-high social spending and special funds - these are not the necessary stimuli for growth and modernization. The credibility and transparency of fiscal policy are being damaged in this way.

Improvements to the pension package are urgently needed. The Junge Union and Junge Gruppe of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group have a clearer view than the federal government.

The economic reforms announced by the German government are still a long time coming, while jobs are being cut. Companies need tangible relief now and not at some point in the future - including in the social and labor market areas.

The economic reforms announced by the German government are still a long time coming, while jobs are being cut. Companies need tangible relief now and not at some point in the future - including in the social and labor market areas.

Disappointing what the cabinet has announced in terms of bureaucracy reduction. It lacks the courage to introduce significant relief for SMEs. This must change.

The European Parliament has postponed the extremely important reduction of bureaucratic demands on companies (Omnibus I) - a fatal sign for European industry. Nine major associations are calling on EU and federal politicians to find a solution.

The German government's modernization agenda will only help if it is implemented directly and consistently. This means: noticeably shortening approval periods, making the labour market more flexible and no more German "gold plating" of EU requirements.

Trade conflicts, bureaucracy and rising costs are slowing down the mechanical engineering sector. Production will fall by 5 percent in 2025. VDMA President Kawlath calls for an "autumn of action".

The planned amendment to the Supply Chain Act does not help companies because it does not really reduce bureaucracy. The law is only to be weakened in some areas.

More than 3 million unemployed - these figures must be a wake-up call for politicians. Germany needs a turnaround in its labor market policy. Without a reduction in social spending and reforms, the situation will continue to worsen.