Overview

• Blessing will start on October 1 in the Chancellery as the Chancellor’s personal envoy, working for a symbolic one euro without a dedicated staff.
• He will chair the supervisory board of Germany Trade and Invest and coordinate with federal ministries, with the agency slated for a retooling under the government’s plan.
• His mandate centers on direct outreach to international capital, including investor trips, developing an equity story for Germany, and organizing a major investors’ conference planned for 2026.
• The appointment complements measures such as the Investitions‑Sofortprogramm, a large infrastructure special fund, corporate tax reform plans, and the ‘Made for Germany’ pledges exceeding €630 billion.
• Germany has seen a marked drop in foreign direct investment since 2021, with reported headwinds including high energy costs, taxation, and slow permitting, which Blessing is tasked with addressing with investors and policymakers.