For German companies and the European economy as a whole, 2025 was a challenging year. The overall framework conditions were shaped by multiple pressures: a weak business climate, geopolitical tensions negatively affecting supply chains, and a regulatory environment in flux. This dynamic of change raises a central strategic question: how can companies remain competitive and […]
The current business climate index published by Creditreform shows a mixed picture: Although the sentiment index for German SMEs improved slightly in autumn 2025, the situation remains tense. Many owner-ed Mittelstand companies report declining earnings, stagnant demand, and growing equity weaknesses. According to Creditreform, 17.6% of businesses stated that they had reduced staff – and
Humanity is lagging behind its goals to limit global warming. Net Zero offers the opportunity to still achieve these goals. Companies play a central role in this. In June 2024, UN Secretary-General António Guterres reminded the global community in urgent words to drastically reduce greenhouse-gas emissions. Only if all countries take a net-zero path can
