20.03.2025 - "Companies in Europe and Germany are under considerable pressure. Increasing geopolitical uncertainties, disruptions in the international trade order, and enormous burdens caused by excessive bureaucratic obligations are severely hampering economic activities. EU heads of state and government must therefore send clear signals to strengthen conditions at Europe's business location, promote free trade, oppose protectionism, and support sound fiscal policies and sustainable public finances. The demands for a 'Buy-European' approach aimed at local value creation are unconvincing, as they restrict free trade and do not automatically lead to better location conditions. Instead, companies require less bureaucracy, faster approval procedures, and competitive energy prices."

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Internationaler Handel

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