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Welcome to the BDI press centre. In the press centre facilities you will find a wide variety of information at your disposal in the form of press releases and the latest text material and images. Convenient search functions permit you to undertake speedy and informative research. If you require personal assistance, our contact partners will be glad to help you.

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Press releases and Statements

Europe

EU Competitiveness Compass: Commission must firmly orientate its compass towards competitiveness

- Commenting on the EU Competitiveness Compass, BDI Managing Director Tanja Gönner said: “It is high time for the European Commission to focus its political compass firmly on competitiveness.“ more
Außenwirtschaft und Internationale Märkte

EU-Mercosur trade agreement finally concluded

- BDI President Siegfried Russwurm on the conclusion of the Mercosur trade agreement: “The agreement provides urgently needed growth impetus for the German and European economy.” more
Europe

New EU Commission: Europe urgently needs an agenda for more competitiveness

- On the confirmation of the new European Commission by the European Parliament, Tanja Gönner, Director General of the BDI, states: “The EU must now focus on its strengths.” more

Peter Leibinger elected as new BDI President

- Peter Leibinger (57) is to become the new President of the Federation of German Industries (BDI). Following his election by the General Assembly of the BDI on Monday, Leibinger will succeed Siegfried Russwurm (61) on 1 January 2025. In accordance with the association’s statutes, Russwurm will… more

European Parliament elections: “Europe needs a growth plan now”

- Tanja Gönner, BDI Managing Director, on the outcome of the European Parliament elections: “Europe needs a growth plan now” more

BDI: Economic standstill in Germany, gap to global economy widening

- BDI President Siegfried Russwurm: "Germany's economy is at a standstill. Compared to most other major industrialized countries, our country is falling further behind. We do not see any chance of a rapid recovery in 2024." more

Contact persons


  •  Guido  Warlimont

    Guido Warlimont

    Head of Department Communication
    BDI e.V.

    +493020281565
    G.Warlimont@bdi.eu

  •  Sandra  Lindner-Osrecki

    Sandra Lindner-Osrecki

    Assistant Communication
    BDI e.V.

    +493020281590
    s.lindner-osrecki@bdi.eu

  •  Leonie  Heitmüller

    Leonie Heitmüller

    Senior Manager Communication
    BDI e.V.

    + 493020281431
    L.Heitmueller@bdi.eu
    www.bdi.eu

  •  Alexander  Mihm

    Alexander Mihm

    Senior Manager Communication
    BDI e.V.

    +493020281511
    +493020282511
    A.Mihm@bdi.eu

  •  Jonas  Rautenberg

    Jonas Rautenberg

    Manager Communication
    BDI e.V.

    +493020281587
    J.Rautenberg@bdi.eu

  •  Andrea  Stahl

    Andrea Stahl

    Manager Finance, Members and Central Services
    BDI e.V.

    +493020281570
    A.Stahl@bdi.eu

Press photographs of BDI President Peter Leibinger

Press photographs of the Executive Board