Replotting the Course: Full Steam Ahead for German Business

2025 was a year of course alignment for the German economy. Conservative Friedrich Merz became Germany’s chancellor after snap elections, and his new coalition government immediately signaled that investment, reform and pro-business policies would be its priorities. We review pivotal economic and business developments of 2025 – from government measures supporting industry and startups to international investment trends and Germany’s positioning in global markets. Find out what it all means for companies looking to invest in or expand into Germany. Our guests: Our year in review features leaders from business and politics and Germany Trade & Invest experts from a variety of fields.