
Federal Election 2025
Demands for a strong mechanical and plant engineering sector. #StandortUpgrade!
At a time of profound global changes and challenges, it is our goal to shape the framework conditions for mechanical and plant engineering in such a way that our companies remain successful and competitive in the future. The upcoming federal election offers a decisive opportunity to set the course for a future-oriented industrial policy. For the future, we need a #StandortUpgrade!
Our demands and positions are focused on strengthening competitiveness, promoting innovation, addressing the skilled labor shortage, and ensuring sustainable growth. We are committed to a modern and efficient infrastructure, technology-friendly legislation, and a competitive market economy. At the same time, we advocate for the consistent implementation of climate targets and a sustainable environmental policy that meets the needs of industry.
On this page, we present our key demands and positions on the most important issues. These are intended to serve as a foundation for constructive cooperation with the future government to secure the future of mechanical and plant engineering in Germany and Europe.
Core demands of the VDMA:
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Foreign trade:
Dismantling trade barriers and strengthening free trade -
Taxes:
Reforming the tax system for the future -
Skilled workers:
Courage to reform the labor market -
Energy & Climate:
Consistent use of climate protection technologies for competitiveness -
Infrastructure:
Expanding infrastructure in a targeted and sustainable manner -
Environment & sustainability:
Consistently driving forward the reduction of bureaucracy -
Research & Innovation:
Fostering Innovation and Shaping the Future
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The voice of machinery and equipment manufacturing - the engine of the industry
The mechanical and plant engineering companies employ around 3 million people in the EU-27, more than 1.2 million of them in Germany alone. This makes mechanical and plant engineering the largest employer among the capital goods industries, both in the EU-27 and in Germany.
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