German CEOs Call for Economic Reforms and Unity Ahead of Bundestag Election

Leaders of Siemens, Mercedes-Benz, and Deutsche Bank urge policy changes to address economic challenges and warn against rising extremism.

Roland Busch (Siemens), Ola Källenius (Mercedes-Benz), and Christian Sewing (Deutsche Bank) advocate for a transformative economic agenda for Germany and Europe.
The executives emphasize the need for reduced bureaucracy, competitive energy prices, and targeted investments in infrastructure and technology.
They highlight the importance of skilled immigration and education reforms to address Germany's growing labor shortage and economic competitiveness.
The CEOs express concern over increasing nationalist and xenophobic sentiments, urging voters to support parties committed to democratic values and stability.
The call for reforms includes proposals for lower corporate taxes, streamlined regulations, and a more unified European market to strengthen global competitiveness.