05.03.2025 - "We are all facing great challenges together. External security is an indispensable foundation for economic success, especially for the economy. However, debt alone won't solve problems. Solid public finances and secure prosperity are primarily achieved through economic growth. Therefore, economic policy must now prioritize a comprehensive package of reforms and growth stimuli. We need a reform package with considerable flexibility, noticeably fewer regulations, cost relief for businesses, and a faster state apparatus. It is crucial that companies located in Germany can invest again."

"With the planned exploratory package, the total government debt will increase by one-third within ten years. This is a significant responsibility. Only a comprehensive package of growth stimuli and a finally reliable economic policy can overcome this historic challenge. If the sharply rising debt burden cannot at least partially be financed by additional growth, future generations and public budgets face significant burdens and massive losses in prosperity."

"It is absolutely correct for the future federal government to tackle infrastructure expansion decisively. However, it's not just about money. We also need more speed and efficiency. Without comprehensive acceleration of planning and approval procedures, as well as additional efforts to secure skilled workers, a multi-billion-euro infrastructure fund could primarily lead to immense cost increases."