Companies in Germany urgently need relief, also in terms of labor market regulations. Switching to a maximum weekly working time would be an important step towards more flexibility.
One third of national patent applications in Germany can be attributed to the technology field of mechanical and plant engineering. In hardly any other country is this proportion as high as in Germany.
Sentiment in the mechanical engineering sector improved somewhat at the start of 2025, but remains very mixed. A majority of companies do not expect slight growth again until 2026.
The VDMA reviews the coalition agreement with a focus on key issues such as energy, climate, digitalization, education, tax and labor market policy. The executive summary highlights opportunities, gaps, and necessary adjustments.
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