Press Releases
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13/11/2018
Business must commit to Europe
On the occasion of the speech of the Federal Chancellor before the European Parliament, BDI President Dieter Kempf calls on the industry to commit to the benefits of the EU. Europe remains the most su
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The Trump administration's collision course remains a threat to the global economy. German industry doesn't expect the election results to change the current protectionist course of US trade policy, s
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Asia-Pacific being one of the fastest growing regions in the world makes exchange with the region’s countries more important than ever for German economy. This year’s Asia-Pacific Conference of German
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In regards to the meeting between US President Donald Trump and EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, BDI President Dieter Kempf urged: Tariffs imposed under the guise of national security shou
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Major course correction by London urgently needed. Remaining in the customs union and single market is the only solution "There is a big risk that Brussels and London will be left empty-handed on 2
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01/06/2018
The EU has the international law on its side
The EU should react cool-headed to the protectionist trade policy of the Trump administration, says BDI President Dieter Kempf as a response to the US customs on aluminium and steel. “Make America Gre
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The BDI warns against a targeted weakening of the World Trade Organization. Washington is undermining international trade law. Challenges relating to global trade can only be resolved multilaterally.
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15/03/2018
Brexit is casting its shadow
Foreign direct investment into the UK is down by 90 percent. London should agree to status quo transition from March 2019. First results from BDI Task Force Brexit – duty and quota free trade as minim
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An 80 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 is technically and economically feasible. An essential step to achieving this is to release energy-intensive businesses from the extra burde
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German industry is still very concerned. The brunt of new trade barriers is felt not by China but by other trade partners such as Germany. The German government must respond to the sharper tax competi
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BDI President Dieter Kempf criticises the collapse of exploratory talks. In view of the global crisis and the need for reform in Europe, Germany must have an effective government in place fast. Kempf
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16/10/2017
China: More market, less state intervention
German companies are unhappy about high market access barriers in China. Lower restrictions could appease critics in Europe, BDI President Dieter Kempf declared ahead of the Chinese Communist Party Co
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The renewal of sanctions would be a major threat to the country's reintegration into the global community. Even companies that have established business relations with Iran and are equally active in t
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In the lead-up to the fifth round of Brexit talks, the BDI is calling on its members to prepare for the scenario of a very hard exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union. A taskforce has been
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28/09/2017
No more national solo runs
The current patchwork of regulations in the 28 EU member states must swiftly be transformed into a real and functioning digital internal market. New federal government must push ahead with network Exp
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A successful modernisation of the free trade agreement could provide positive impetus for investments by German industry in North America. There are 5.800 enterprises with German capital within the NA
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Before the second round of Brexit negotiations, the President of the Federation of German Industries (BDI), Dieter Kempf, calls for a rapid agreement on EU citizens' right to stay. The migration of sk
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20/06/2017
Robust Economy no Cause for Complacency
Despite the uncertainties coming from the USA and Brexit it is necessary to prepare the German economy for future success, BDI President Dieter Kempf said. The Federation of German Industries (BDI) wa
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29/05/2017
G7 summit: US has sidelined itself
BDI President Dieter Kempf rates outcome of G7 summit in Italy as disappointing. The seven biggest industrialised nations failed to send a signal for more unity. Europe must now take more responsibili
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26/05/2017
A strong and capable EU is good for the US
On the occasion of the first meeting of US President Donald Trump with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and European Council President Donald Tusk in Brussels, BDI President Dieter Ke
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The US cannot take an isolated Position. We need more than just minimal Consensus. "The G7 leaders must take a clear stance on free trade and climate protection. Industry needs more than minimal cons
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In response to the ruling of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on EU free trade agreements, BDI Executive Board Member Stefan Mair stressed the need for clear and reliable trade agreements. Mair say
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Roland Busch has been appointed chair of the North Africa Middle East Initiative of German Business (NMI). The chief technology officer (CTO) at Siemens AG is succeeding Siegfried Russwurm, who left S
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BDI President Dieter Kempf comments on Donald Trump's first 100 days in office. "A lot of questions have come up or remain unanswered in the first 100 days of the Trump presidency. Companies
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The extent of damage limitation in regards to the Brexit was largely the responsibility of the UK Government, BDI President Dieter Kempf said. Policy in Brussels and Berlin should have one common appr
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As Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel meets with US President Donald Trump for the first time, the BDI president warns against protectionist tendencies. “It is commendable that Donald Trump has express
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BDI President Dieter Kempf comments on US president’s speech to Congress. “Trump’s affirmation of his commitment to NATO and his conciliatory tone are to be welcomed, but his speech gives no reason to
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German industry representatives talk with US senators at the BDI-US Congressional Roundtable held in the margins of the Munich Security Conference. “This new environment of transatlantic uncertainty
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In the presence of Federal President Joachim Gauck, Dieter Kempf assumed the presidency of the BDI at the gala evening celebration of German industry. Kempf took the opportunity to warn against politi
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19/01/2017
The EU must show unity towards UK
BDI President Dieter Kempf comments on Theresa May’s speech. “The speech of UK Prime Minister Theresa May shows that the UK is preparing for a hard Brexit. This means that the United Kingdom will be
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In view of global political uncertainty, future growth cannot be taken for granted, BDI President Dieter Kempf said. Germany would have to work harder to maintain its current level of prosperity. Acc
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09/11/2016
Massive uncertainty in the economy
Following his victory in the US presidential election, Donald Trump would be well advised not to isolate the US economy from the rest of the world. Following Donald Trump’s victory in the US presiden
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Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business sets agenda for Asian-German economic cooperation. Just before the opening of the 15th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business (APK) in Hong Kong, the Ch
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14/09/2016
G20 should enact carbon pricing
G20 countries as driver for global implementation of Paris Agreement. The Federation of German Industries (BDI), Germanwatch and the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (M
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13/09/2016
BDI representative office opens in Beijing
As part of its internationalisation strategy, the BDI has opened a representative office in Beijing. President Grillo wants to intensify cooperation with Chinese politics and industry on location. Th
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31/08/2016
Germany and Italy must advance digitisation
BDI President gives speech at intergovernmental consultations calling for more investment in digital infrastructure. “Germany and Italy must lead the way in digitisation.” Those were the words of the
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Markus Kerber is to step down in late March 2017, Iris Plöger will join the Executive Board from April 2017, and Dieter Schweer is leaving the BDI. Dr Joachim Lang (49) will take over as Director Gen
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New BDI strategy paper calls for effective protection against dumping from China and a clear signal for fair and regulated world trade. With its new strategy paper on China’s market economy status, th
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14/07/2016
The economy needs new bridges
The BDI welcomes the swift election of Theresa May as the new British Prime Minister. It is the first step on the path towards re-establishing orderly relations. The new head of government must now wo
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12/07/2016
Europe needs TTIP
The BDI is calling upon EU heads of state and government to express their clear support for TTIP and CETA. Setbacks in trade policy would weaken the EU. Ahead of the 14th round of negotiations on the
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28/06/2016
Setting the right priorities after Brexit
BDA, MEDEF and BDI on the outcome of the British referendum. The British citizens have made the democratic and unequivocal decision to demand for their country to leave the EU. While French and German
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24/06/2016
Wake-up call for more unity and cooperation
Markus Kerber, Director General of the BDI, on the outcome of the British referendum. “We deeply regret the outcome of this referendum. The result is an urgent warning to all of us Europeans to make
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“At the BDI’s General Assembly this November, the vice presidents and I will all recommend electing Dieter Kempf as BDI president for 2017/18,” Grillo said on Monday in Berlin. “This proposal has met
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10/06/2016
A possible Brexit unsettles German companies
Two thirds of companies are unable to predict the consequences. Only one in four are prepared for a Brexit. A possible Brexit and its consequences are generating great uncertainty among German compan
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The German government has asked the leading German business associations to conduct the official G20 economic dialogue – the Business 20 (B20) – under the German G20 presidency, which will start at th
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In his speech at the opening of CeBIT, BDI President Ulrich Grillo urged the German federal government to inject momentum into the digitisation of industry by providing a higher-capacity broadband inf
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BDI President Ulrich Grillo comments on the results of the state elections in Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saxony-Anhalt. He describes the AfD as a protest party with no political conte
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The burden of receiving refugees must be fairly distributed in Europe. This was the message from the presidents of the BDI, BDA, DIHK and ZDH in a statement issued for the summit in Munich. Other topi
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Immediately before the EU summit in two days’ time, BDI President Ulrich Grillo and German Employers’ President Ingo Kramer appealed to the heads of state and government to conclude an agreement with
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The Presidents of BDI, BDA and ZDH issue a joint declaration on asylum and refugee policy. Durable solution possible only with a pan-European effort Germany is currently performing a spectacular
