

Dr. Rainer Dulger, Employer President


Employers’ President Dulger emphasised that, following the constructive meeting at the Chancellor’s Office, concrete reforms must now follow. Germany needs tangible relief for businesses, lower social security contributions, greater labour market flexibility and less bureaucracy in order to secure growth and employment.
In the new episode of Kampeter’s Kante, BDA CEO Steffen Kampeter makes it clear that jobs are being lost, investments are not being made and employees are taking home less and less of their gross earnings. His conclusion is clear: the necessary reforms must no longer be blocked, because only decisive action will ensure that Germany remains competitive.
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