More than 60 top companies Germany They presented an investment initiative of at least 100 billion euros ($ 116 billion) in new projects to help get Europe’s largest economy out of stagnation.
As part of the initiative-leading executives, including Deutsche Bank and Siemens, which is coordinated with the Government of Chancellor Friedrich Mertz-members pledged a “three-digit amount of billions” in Germany by 20-year-olds. (21.7.2025).
Along with the money already allocated, the total amount of € 631 billion for the period includes both scheduled and new capital investments, research and growth costs and commitments from international investors and aims to send a “strong, positive message” after the outflows of the last years.
The corporate vote of confidence comes in a difficult time both for Mertz, whose conservative CDU/CSU alliance has seen its lead over the far -right Alternative for Germany to decline in recent polls and the German economy.
Preliminary data on the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the second quarter expected at the end of the month could show yet another shrinkage, while US President Donald Trump’s deadline for imposing duties on August 1 can lead to 30% of European products. Exports.
“We are all trying for the same goal, which is finally the growth and competitiveness to return to Germany and Europe,” said Deutsche Bank Chiefs Christian Swing in an interview on Bloomberg TV, who coincided with the launch of the program, called Made for Germany. “If growth returns to Germany, this is also good for Europe,” Swing said, adding that he expects more to come in the coming months.
In addition to Deutsche Bank and Siemens, most of Germany’s largest companies have signed, including Basf, Bayer, BMW, Commerzbank, Deutsche Telekom, Mercedes-Benz Group, SAP and Volkswagen.
The US investment companies Blackstone and Blackrock – former Merz employer – are also involved as well as international companies such as Nvidia, KKR & Co. and Apollo Global Management.
Strengthening private sector investments is vital to growth in Germany and ending three -year stagnation. The country’s basic industries, such as the automotive industry, chemicals and mechanical equipment, have long been facing high energy costs in relation to foreign competitors, as well as enlarged bureaucracy both within the country and at European Union level.
Siemens CEO Roland Bush stressed that the program includes both large companies and financial institutions, as well as small and medium -sized companies – which it called “hidden champions” – and start -ups.
“They are all focused on developing capital in a country where we believe in the power of its innovation,” Bloom told Bloomberg TV along with Swing. “We believe that with the people we have, we can lead it to the next level.”
After visiting Bloomberg’s office in Berlin, Swing and Bush and other corporate leaders gathered in the Chancellor to present the investment impetus with Mertz, German Finance Minister Lars Clingbell and Economy Minister Katerina.
“We want to send a common message to promote Germany’s economic growth and future viability as a place of business activity,” Merz told reporters. “The financial weakness of recent years has shown that we need better general conditions for industry,” he added. “The message here is very clear: Germany has returned and is worth investing in Germany again.”