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The heart of the German economy

The Mittelstand is often described as the heart of Germany’s economy – and rightly so, given that mid-sized firms account for the largest share of the country’s economic output, employ about 60 percent of all workers, provide crucial training, and contribute significantly to corporate tax revenues in Germany.

Take off the big-city glasses, strengthen rural areas

Germany: a country of creators, inventors and visionaries

The German Mittelstand: a model of economic success

Junius: "In the end, we can only be competitive by working together"

Our Objectives: SME Innovation and Competitiveness

Let Us Dare More Mittelstand!

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