19.12.2025 - The Germany Fund, recently presented by the federal government, is intended to be the key instrument for improving financing conditions for necessary investments in Germany. Using minimal public funds and guarantees, it aims to mobilize private capital. According to the federal government's plan, one billion euros from the federal budget could eventually lead to a total fund volume of 130 billion euros.

Adrian: Lack of investor trust

President of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK), Peter Adrian, remains cautious regarding the announcements: "The Germany Fund can certainly provide an impulse. There is sufficient private capital in Germany searching for attractive investment opportunities," Adrian stated in an interview with the "Rheinische Post" before Christmas.

"But it can only be effective if there is a renewed foundational trust in the entire location. Equally critical is the government's role in creating improved structural conditions – especially through significant social reforms like those initiated 20 years ago under Agenda 2010," emphasized the DIHK President. Germany particularly needs more private investments. "Our latest DIHK economic survey revealed that currently only one-fifth of German companies are willing to invest anew in Germany. That is a dramatically negative signal. What investors lack is the essential trust basis," Adrian clarified.

Melnikov: Money alone won't solve problems

DIHK CEO Helena Melnikov likewise stressed on ZDF: "Investment in equipment is stagnating at the 2015 level. In other words, we've lost a decade. Investment is a measure of trust in the future – and it's currently at a low point."

It is positive that politicians see private capital providers as partners – not adversaries. However: "Money alone won't solve the problems. We need renewed foundational trust in Germany's location." For the success of the Germany Fund – and prosperity – significant structural reforms are essential, Melnikov said: "Lower labor and energy costs, less bureaucracy, faster approvals. These measures will automatically make Germany attractive to investors again."