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The EU is pursuing the right goal of minimizing its dependence on China in the steel sector. However, a holistic approach is required that takes the entire value chain into account.
The VDMA NRW Executive Board discussed bureaucracy reduction, US tariffs, energy prices and procurement procedures with EU stakeholders in Brussels. The aim: better framework conditions and greater competitiveness for the mechanical and plant engineering sector.
The 2026 federal budget feigns additional investment, while funds from the special fund are being used to plug budget holes. Instead of further financial injections into the social budget, for example, we finally need structural reforms.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is building on Europe's industrial strength. To achieve this, however, the poor customs deal with the USA must be renegotiated.
At the start of the IAA, the VDMA is sounding the alarm: Europe is at risk of being left behind in strategically important battery cell production. A 5-point plan for Europe must be implemented now.
The EU's omnibus package on sustainability is intended to protect small and medium-sized industrial companies from excessive reporting obligations. This goal must no longer be watered down in the European Parliament.
Innovative solutions for digitalized processes or business models by and for SMEs in NRW.
Non-wage labor costs must be significantly reduced, only then can more employment be expected. this requires a real structural reform in the social security branches.
Europe and its close relations with host country Canada shaped the opening of Hannover Messe 2025. VDMA President Bertram Kawlath emphasized the strengths of both partners.
Even after the ruling on the solidarity surcharge, the government must provide tax relief for companies. Abolishing the solidarity surcharge would make an important contribution to this.
The planned coalition agreement between the CDU/CSU and SPD must make Germany competitive again. To achieve this, significant reforms must also be made to taxes and social security contributions.
The future German government is facing decisive decisions. Clear industrial policy impulses are necessary to ensure growth and innovation. A guest article by VDMA President Bertram Kawlath for CEO.Table.
Germany's innovative strength as a business location must be strengthened now. An alliance of leading business associations and the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft jointly present ten key demands to politicians.
The VDMA NRW Board of Directors meeting focused on setting the political course: together with VDMA President Bertram Kawlath, the focal points of political lobbying and regional support were discussed.
The European single market urgently needs reforms to improve and deepen it. Small and medium-sized companies are particularly dependent on this.
2025 is the year in which Germany must set the course for growth and competitiveness. It needs more courage to ensure freedom and rapid political reforms.
The German government now also wants to relieve companies of CSRD reporting obligations. It would be an urgently needed step. Politicians must now do everything they can to convince the EU of this measure.
The European Deforestation Regulation is being postponed - an important measure to ease the burden on companies. Other EU regulations must now also be put to the test as part of the omnibus regulation.
Both the CDU/CSU and the SPD want to pay more attention to industrial SMEs. It is high time for this - but it must not end in new burdens for companies.
The workshop series of the Effizienz-Agentur NRW (efa) provides practical support for the NRW mechanical and plant engineering industry when entering into circular business models - this offers enormous potential even in times of crisis.
On November 8, 2024, the Executive Board of VDMA NRW met for political talks in Berlin. Topics such as reducing bureaucracy, securing skilled workers, the energy transition and digitalization were discussed. Find out more about the results and the participants
The ‘Circular Production NRW’ funding programme is supporting innovative projects for sustainable, resource-efficient and circular value creation in SMEs with 21 million euros.
he posting of employees in Europe must not be a bureaucratic madness. The EU Commission's proposal for an eDeclaration is right, but further measures must follow.
Salaries in the mechanical engineering sector are already at a very high level. The pilot wage agreement in the metal and electrical industry will therefore push many companies to their limits.
Donald Trump's second term in office will be a greater challenge for the mechanical engineering industry than his first presidency. The USA remains an attractive market, but Trump's tariff plans will have a noticeable impact on trade.
Companies in Europe need significant relief quickly: less bureaucracy and laws that can also be implemented in practice. A VDMA position paper.
Saxony and Thuringia need stable state governments. Long stalemates in the negotiations will damage industry even more. Majorities are needed for good location policy projects.
The federal government's promotional loan provides a high level of funding for particularly climate-friendly components, systems and solutions and a repayment subsidy of up to 60 percent.
The Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Transport of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia is providing funding for innovations in the circular economy with "Ressource.NRW". The submission deadline for the first round ends on April 1, 2024.
Submission deadline for the second round of the innovation competition "NeueWege.IN.NRW - Innovative Mobility and Logistics" funded by the state of North Rhine-Westphalia is April 30, 2024
The VDMA NRW expects sales to fall by 4% in real terms in 2024. This forecast reflects the negative trend in demand over the past year.
The situation on the energy market for gas and electricity has improved and both the energy shortage and the price situation have eased.
The VDMA NRW has summarized the expectations of mechanical and plant engineering companies for a future state government in six key demands.
In the daily political debate, good arguments are the be-all and end-all. In the VDMA's brief positions you will find short statements on current controversial issues.