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More and more German companies are shifting their investments abroad. The main reason is cost pressure in Germany. A study by the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) shows just how profoundly companies’ investment strategies are changing—with far-reaching consequences for growth, employment, and competitiveness.

The bureaucratic burden on businesses in Germany has reached such a level in recent years that it not only slows down processes but is also increasingly jeopardizing competitiveness. Studies by the German Economic Institute (IW) and the Institute for SME Research (IfM) in Bonn clearly show that there is...

The credit insurer Atradius wants to actively support its customers in the Middle East. To that end, it is now offering greater flexibility in payment processing and in dealing with potential delays.

In 2025, there were more corporate bankruptcies and major insolvencies than at any time in the past ten years. This makes it all the more important for companies to identify domino effects early on and take targeted countermeasures.

The European chemical industry is one of the continent’s most important industrial pillars. It supplies key intermediate products to numerous sectors—from the automotive industry to agriculture. However, as a report by the credit insurer Credendo shows, the industry’s competitive position has deteriorated significantly over the past four years.