How competitive is Germany as an industrial location—and what concrete steps can state governments take? In the latest episode of the VDMA Industry Podcast, business realities meet political responsibility.
Germany as an industrial hub—and its small and medium-sized industrial enterprises in particular—are facing increasing pressure. In North Rhine-Westphalia, too, frustration is growing in many companies over the lack of reforms, while policymakers often feel they are being unfairly criticized.
In the latest episode of the VDMA Industry Podcast, family business owner and VDMA Vice President Verena Thies speaks with North Rhine-Westphalia’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Protection, Mona Neubaur. The conversation focuses on key industrial policy issues such as regulation, technological openness, and the question of how much economic policy leeway the federal states actually have.
The conversation, “Entrepreneur Meets Minister – Between Wish and Reality,” openly highlights the differing perspectives of business and politics and invites listeners to continue the dialogue on sustainable framework conditions for industry. The podcast episode is available online.
Note: This episode of the Industry Podcast was recorded before the war in the Gulf region began.