Overview

• The SPD has unveiled plans to allocate €12–18 billion in investment subsidies if it wins the upcoming Bundestag election.
• The 'Made in Germany' bonus would cover 10% of costs for companies investing in machinery and vehicles, promoting economic growth.
• According to SPD estimates, the plan could increase Germany's GDP by 0.17% in its first year of implementation.
• Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasized that targeted subsidies are more effective than the broad tax cuts proposed by political rivals.
• The SPD has launched its campaign with a focus on economic revitalization, with Scholz's candidacy and the full platform to be formalized on January 11.