At the opening of the international investment summit in Berlin, CDU leader Friedrich Merz addressed attendees, promising that Germany is working to create better conditions for businesses. Speaking to roughly 200 domestic and international business leaders on Tuesday, Merz countered any stereotypes about the nation-such as being overly diligent or predictable-by emphasizing that Germany possesses the capacity to reinvent itself, grow, and accelerate.
He promised investors a “unique combination” of industrial excellence and technological innovation, complemented by access to the world’s largest internal market. Merz stated that the government is deeply committed to transforming Germany’s traditional strengths into future virtues. He extended a warm invitation to the leaders present, urging them to join this journey and help shape the next chapter of growth in the country by contributing capital, innovative ideas, cutting-edge technology, and entrepreneurial expertise. The overarching goal of the Federal Government, he reiterated, is to establish the best possible framework for this development.
