Founding figures in Germany: Politics required for better framework conditions

positive founding culture as the key to economic renewal

In a time when the German economy is under pressure in the face of falling start -up figures, the Federal Association of German Volksbanken and Raiffeisenbanken (BVR) calls on reforming the framework conditions for start -ups. Dr. Andreas Bley, the BVR chief economist, emphasizes the urgency of these measures to promote Germany's innovative strength and to pave the way to climate neutrality.

The number of company foundations in Germany has dropped by about a third since the mid-2000s and this development continues. It is important to understand that young companies are a crucial engine of economic development. They promote innovations and contribute to increasing productivity. This knowledge underlines the relevance of an active founding culture.

A central point of the discussion is the bureaucracy that often stands in the way of potential founders. The BVR suggests reducing bureaucracy and promoting digitization. For example, the possibility of making digital applications within 24 hours could be created - a step that has already been successfully implemented in countries such as Estonia and Denmark. This could reduce the inhibition threshold for many potential entrepreneurs.

Another aspect that influences the willingness to start is the infrastructure equipment. A well -developed transport infrastructure and fast internet have regions where more people take the step into self -employment. It is therefore important that politicians prioritize investments in these areas.

Demographic changes and economic uncertainties represent additional challenges. The fact that in international comparison to few women and young people opt for independence is particularly problematic. These trends must be addressed in a targeted manner in order to revitalize the start -up scene and use the potential of the coming generations.

An increasing number of company foundations would not only slow down the decline in economic potential growth, but also make a decisive contribution to achieving the climate goals. Innovative companies are necessary to develop and spread climate -neutral technologies.

In summary, it can be said that the creation of cheaper framework conditions for business start -ups plays a central role in Germany's economic future. The BVR appeals to the political leadership to initiate the urgently needed reforms in order to counteract the weakness of the foundation and to promote a dynamic, innovative economy.

The current economic report of the BVR can be found at www.bvr.de in the area of ​​publications.