SMEs suffer particularly from the high bureaucratic burden. A recent study shows that the costs of regulations can even exceed the ROI. Information obligations and occupational health and safety requirements are particularly burdensome.
To ensure the competitiveness of the mechanical and plant engineering industry, the VDMA is calling for reliable economic framework conditions. A strong industry means a strong economy.
Less bureaucracy, a maximum tax rate of 25% and an efficient infrastructure are essential to ensure competitiveness. Germany will only remain a strong industrial location through bold reforms.
The EU rightly wants to put the structure of its budget to the test. Scarce resources must be managed efficiently, innovation and competitiveness must be at the top of the agenda.
In the 2025 budget, the Federal Government is committed to the debt brake and to incentives for growth. With the right prioritization of spending, both can succeed.
