German Business Leader Calls for Economic Reforms Under New Government

Rainer Dulger urges swift action to address structural challenges and seize the opportunity for economic renewal in Germany.

Rainer Dulger, president of the Federation of German Employers' Associations, sees potential for a significant economic shift with the new federal government in place.
Key challenges identified include high energy costs, excessive taxation, bureaucratic hurdles, and lengthy approval processes that hinder growth.
Dulger emphasizes the need for reforms such as capping ancillary labor costs at 40%, reducing bureaucracy, and modernizing social security systems.
He advocates replacing the current citizen's income system with one that better balances support and accountability while focusing on employment opportunities.
Flexible working hours and digital efficiency in necessary bureaucratic processes are highlighted as priorities to boost productivity and economic growth.