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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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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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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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Germany needs a constructive transformation of its economy and society, above all because of climate change. There must be no dispute between the future coalition partners of the new federal government that they will set market-oriented framework conditions in a joint government.

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The INDUSTRY PODCAST of the VDMA

Industry Podcast - EP 20

The federal election and its consequences

Possible government coalitions will take completely different paths to advance climate protection, shape digitalisation and finance the national budget with tax policy.

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Wed. 06.10.21 10:30 – 12:30 Uhr

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Digital service: What did the pandemic bring for service development?

The digital service and after-sales business has sustainably supported the mechanical engineering industry in the pandemic. At almost 20 per cent, services make a significant contribution to turnover.

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Tue. 12.10.21 14:00 – 15:00 Uhr

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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!

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Take advantage of the many opportunities at VDMA for networking and collaboration along the entire industrial value chain and mechanical engineering topics - in person or online.

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We represent the issues of mechanical engineering in Germany and Europe on your behalf. Our technical expertise, our knowledge of the industry, and our straightforward positioning makes us a recognized and valued contact for companies, as well as for the public, science, administration, and politics.

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The VDMA offers comprehensive professional development with relevance to mechanical engineering: conferences, training courses, seminars, as well as digital learning.

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Stay on top of technical legislation with our help. The VDMA supports the competitiveness of the mechanical engineering industry through its participation in the DIN Standards Committee Mechanical Engineering.

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By participating in research activities and utilizing the results, we offer your company access to the best minds in science. What is more, we help you to recognize relevant mechanical engineering trends and disruptions at an early stage to make them useful for your business.

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