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Core requirements Bundestag election 2021

The German Bundestag elections in 2021 will mark the culmination of the super election year. Until then, the parties will be jockeying for program and position. The VDMA is providing critical and constructive support for the democratic contest under #btw21.

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Corona virus

Corona-Virus: Current VDMA Information

The VDMA closely monitors the developments concerning the corona virus and provides VDMA members with specific information on legal and insurance-related issues.

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EU politics

Our home market Europe

A united and strong Europe is more important now than ever. In the second year since the outbreak of the Corona pandemic, it is essential to emerge from the crisis resilient. But what exactly is in store for European policy in 2021?

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"USA entry ban for European businessmen is absolutely incomprehensible"
The USA is sticking to its entry ban for people from the Schengen area. This decision is clearly criticized by Ulrich Ackermann, head of VDMA foreign trade.
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Federal policy

Companies not covered by collective bargaining agreements are discriminated against

Press release - 21.07.2021

Great variety in cooperation between companies and universities in engineering education

EU climate package "Fit for 55

"Fit for 55" needs more than just one technology

Social policy

The welfare state must remain affordable

The EU's "Fit for 55" package

"Global pioneering role in climate protection is possible"

Chancellor Merkel's trip to the USA

"Entry restrictions are out of place"

CO2 fleet regulation in the EU

"The path to eFuels must not be blocked!"

Taxes

"Next government must reform corporate taxes"

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The INDUSTRY PODCAST of the VDMA

The INDUSTRY PODCAST of the VDMA

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  • Industry Podcast - EP 18
The path to climate-neutral production

What challenges await mechanical engineering on the road to climate-neutral production? Carl-Otto Gensch, Öko-Institut Freiburg, and Dr. Sarah Brückner, VDMA, talk about this in the new edition of the VDMA Industry Podcast.

All VDMA INDUSTRIE PODCASTs can be found here.

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Events and Trade Fairs

Tue. 10.08.21 14:00 – 15:00 Uhr

  • Machinery Directive
  • Technical, Environmental Affairs and Sustainability
Connect2Discover@VDMA: Presentation of the Department of Technical, Environmental Affairs and Sustainability and insight into the topic of product safety and the Machinery Directive

Another part of our new digital event series "Connect2Discover@VDMA". Join us and learn more about the importance of product safety and the Machinery Directive for your business. Also learn what our Department for Technical, Environmental Affairs and Sustainability can DO for you.

Places available

Tue. 14.09.21 14:00 – 15:00 Uhr

  • OPC UA
  • Digitalization
Connect2Discover@VDMA: Industry 4.0, OPC UA, umati, 5G, AI & Co. - Digitization support by VDMA

Another part of our new digital event series "Connect2Discover@VDMA". Join us and hear how VDMA supports you in topics related to digitalization. In addition, hear what we are up to when it comes to Industrie 4.0, OPC UA and umati.

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Tue. 12.10.21 14:00 – 15:00 Uhr

  • Asia, Australia, Africa
  • China
Connect2Discover@VDMA: Introduction Department Economics and Statistics and Foreign Offices in China - economic situation and industry specific data

Part 6 of our digital event series "Connect2Discover@VDMA" and the second in English. Join us and get an idea of how mechanical engineering and important customer industries are developing in China, what facts and figures we will provide you with and how our local offices abroad can support you!

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Tue. 26.10.21 Wed. 27.10.21

  • Maschinenbau-Gipfel
12. German Mechanical Engineering Summit 2021

This year's programme for the 12th German Mechanical Engineering Summit 2021 on 26 & 27 October has been finalised. A fresh concept, a new location, once again top speakers and once again an absolute networking event are waiting for you - and we are building on it: personally!

This year's programme for the 12th German Mechanical Engineering Summit 2021 on 26 & 27 October has been finalised. A fresh concept, a new location, once again top speakers and once again an absolute networking event are waiting for you - and we are building on it: personally!

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