The ‘Made for Germany’ initiative marks a noteworthy development as 61 German companies come together to enhance communication between the private sector and the government. This alliance aims to expedite investment by minimizing bureaucratic obstacles.
Aligned with this initiative is a substantial pledge of €631 billion investment by 2028. This commitment demonstrates a blend of ongoing and new investments, though the portion allocated to fresh commitments remains unspecified.
The primary motive is to situate Germany as an economic powerhouse globally. “Germany needs a new operating system – one focused on growth, technology, and competitiveness. The time for change is now. Government and business must forge a new kind of partnership and take joint responsibility for society,” asserts Roland Busch, CEO of Siemens.
Simultaneously, the German government is committed to creating a €500 billion infrastructure fund to modernize national infrastructure, targeting key sectors like energy and transport. This will complement the investments, potentially exceeding €1 trillion together. However, Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasizes, “The investment tasks we are facing cannot be achieved by public budgets alone. On the contrary, the lion’s share must be provided by private investors.”
The telecom sector can anticipate a significant positive impact from these investments. While major telecom companies like Deutsche Telekom and United Internet are directly involved, the entire sector stands to benefit from enhanced infrastructure.
Robust connectivity will support the digital advancement in sectors such as automotive, which increasingly rely on connectivity for robotics, IoT, and AI. Moreover, relaxed bureaucratic processes and streamlined public-private collaboration could accelerate the rollout of fiber networks in Germany, currently lagging in the European context.
