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On the location discussions: - 15.01.2026
"Replace reform debates with action!"
The time for reform debates is over - politicians must act now! Germany's industrial SMEs urgently need relief. And the EU must strengthen the internal market. Populist slogans for 'Europe first' do not help.
Onshore Wind Energy Development 2025 - 15.01.2026
Stabilise strong expansion, ensure resilience
In 2025, the visible growth of onshore wind energy continued. In total, 3,310 onshore wind turbines with a capacity of 20,765 MW were newly permitted in Germany.
On the Chancellor's trip to India: - 12.01.2026
"Take advantage of the tailwind from the Mercosur agreement"
After Mercosur, the conclusion of a trade agreement with India must now be at the top of the agenda. The aim is to dismantle customs duties and technical barriers to trade that noticeably hinder trade.
On the EU's trade agreement with Mercosur - 09.01.2026
"25 years of negotiations are enough the EU-Council must agree!"
The free trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur is of the utmost importance for European industry. The EU Council of Ministers must act now and give its approval.
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Bildunterschrift: Thilo Brodtmann, Hauptgeschäftsführer des VDMA - Lizenztyp: frei verfügbar, bitte Bildquelle angeben - Bildnachweis: VDMA | caption: Thilo Brodtmann, Executive Director of the VDMA - license type: freely available, please indicate image photo - credits: VDMA
Bildunterschrift: Thilo Brodtmann, Hauptgeschäftsführer des VDMA - Lizenztyp: frei verfügbar, bitte Bildquelle angeben - Bildnachweis: VDMA | caption: Thilo Brodtmann, Executive Director of the VDMA - license type: freely available, please indicate image photo - credits: VDMA
Bildunterschrift: Hartmut Rauen, stv. Hauptgeschäftsführer des VDMA - Lizenztyp: frei verfügbar, bitte Bildquelle angeben - Bildnachweis: VDMA | caption: Hartmut Rauen, Deputy Executive Director of the VDMA - license type: freely available, please indicate image photo - credits: VDMA
