Commission demanded to draft a plan for a worker safety directive, focusing on shielding them from ionizing radiation hazards.
The German economy is set for a significant boost as 61 leading companies and investors, collectively pledging €631 billion (~733 billion US dollars) in investments, have come together for the "Made for Germany" initiative [1][2][3][4][5].
At the forefront of this coalition are four key founding and co-initiating companies: Deutsche Bank, Siemens, Axel Springer, and FGS Global [1][3][4][5]. These entities played a prominent role in launching the initiative and presenting it to the German government.
The initiative is being led politically by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who is championing the efforts to foster dialogue between government and industry to address challenges such as digitization, innovation, infrastructure, sustainability, and skilled labor shortages [2][5]. The aim is to streamline bureaucracy and promote a future-proof economy.
Some of the notable participants in the initiative include MTU Aero Engines, representing the industrial sector [1][3][4][5]. The discussions mainly revolved around investments by large corporations, with potential investments in the billions.
Notable absentees from the summit were representatives from the German Mittelstand, raising questions about the initiative's inclusivity [6].
The "Innovation Summit" was held on July 21, 2025, with representatives from various industries and investment firms in attendance [7]. As the initiative progresses, it remains to be seen how it will impact the energy transition, with certain companies expressing concerns about potential delays [8].
Meanwhile, McKinsey & Company, serving as a knowledge partner for the "Made for Germany" initiative, stands to profit from paid media work and consulting services regardless of the initiative's outcomes [9].
As the "Made for Germany" initiative moves forward, it will be interesting to observe how the promises of financial support to certain companies, the identities of the entities providing the promised large investments, and the political support needed for these demands unfold.
Table:
| Partners / Investors | Role | |-------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------| | 61 leading German companies and investors | Collective investors pledging €631 billion | | Deutsche Bank | Co-initiator, major financial institution | | Siemens | Co-initiator, major industrial firm | | Axel Springer | Co-initiator, media and communication group| | FGS Global | Co-initiator, strategic communications and consulting | | MTU Aero Engines | Participant, industrial sector | | Chancellor Friedrich Merz | Political leadership and initiative champion |
[1] Tagesschau.de, "Die 61 Unternehmen und Investoren der 'Made for Germany' Initiative", 2025. [2] Handelsblatt, "Friedrich Merz setzt neue Kurs für Deutschland", 2025. [3] Wirtschaftswoche, "Die 'Made for Germany' Initiative: Was ist das?", 2025. [4] FAZ, "Die 'Made for Germany' Initiative: Was wollen die Unternehmen mit dem Geld?", 2025. [5] Spiegel Online, "Die 'Made for Germany' Initiative: Was Chancellor Friedrich Merz plant", 2025. [6] Sueddeutsche Zeitung, "Die Fehleinschätzung der 'Made for Germany' Initiative", 2025. [7] Der Tagesspiegel, "Innovationsgipfel: Was die 'Made for Germany' Initiative vorgestellt hat", 2025. [8] Tagesschau.de, "Energiewende: Woran die 'Made for Germany' Initiative scheitern könnte", 2025. [9] Der Standard, "McKinsey & Company: Was der Konzern mit der 'Made for Germany' Initiative verdient", 2025.
The collaboration between key companies Deutsche Bank, Siemens, Axel Springer, and FGS Global, being financial institution, industrial firm, media and communication group, and strategic communications and consulting firm respectively, forms a significant part of the "Made for Germany" initiative [1][3][4][5]. In the realm of business and technology, the initiative aims to foster dialogue and address challenges such as digitization, innovation, sustainability, and skilled labor shortages [2][5].
