Scholz commends the "reindustrialization of East Germany."
Currently, the German industry is experiencing challenges. While initial indications of recovery are present, underlying issues continue to persist. However, Chancellor Scholz remains optimistic, viewing the situation in a different light. During a recent economic forum in Brandenburg, he highlighted the positive developments in eastern Germany and declared a faster pace.
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz praised the economic landscape in eastern Germany as a remarkable success story at the East German Economic Forum in Bad Saarow. He emphasized, "We're witnessing a true industrial revival in eastern Germany." Scholz singled out prominent international investors like Tesla, Catl, Intel, Infineon, Amazon, and TSMC, who have invested billions in eastern Germany.
Eastern Germany boasts several advantages, including larger industrial spaces and an abundance of renewable energy generation. Scholz emphasized that "the latter is a self-created edge, which will only gain more importance in future settlement decisions." Consequently, the expansion of renewable energy and the grid must go hand in hand.
Scholz lauded the proactivity and ambition displayed in eastern Germany, highlighting an initiative in Brandenburg. There, the state government is collaborating with major network operators to expedite the expansion of the power grid. "Let's hope this catches on elsewhere," he expressed.
While the progress should not remain limited to eastern Germany, Scholz intends to promptly advance construction projects, including the expansion of renewable energy. "We're still a long way from our objective, but we're pursuing this goal with full determination." In the bureaucracy reduction, expediting the process is now crucial.
Over the course of three days, key representatives of economic associations and companies engaged in discussions with politicians and scholars regarding the implications of the structural change in eastern Germany. These discussions took place during a time of sustained economic uncertainty.
A turning point in 30 years
Scholz declared that the first acceleration packages have already resulted in a positive shift in construction figures and the approval timeline for renewable energy. Now, the government intends to undertake the largest reform of the Federal Immission Control Act in over three decades. With the new legislation, the construction of wind turbines and industrial plants will be expedited, thanks to increased digitalization and the dismantling of bureaucratic barriers.
Scholz underlined that instead of hindering the growth of a flower by restricting its expansion by a few meters, it's necessary to focus on "fully digitalized procedures with more opportunities to speed things up, clearer deadlines, and early construction starts." Consequently, the government is focused on "targeted changes that streamline processes."
The government aims to achieve its goals with determination and commitment, as evidenced by its progress so far in construction figures and renewable energy approvals. "We've already turned a corner, but we have to keep pushing for more, especially in the areas of bureaucracy reduction and the strengthening of renewable energies."
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- Chancellor Scholz acknowledges the significant investments made by companies like Infineon, Tesla Motors, and Amazon in the renewable energy sector of eastern Germany, which is contributing to its industrial revival.
- Brandenburg, in eastern Germany, is leading the way in collaborating with major network operators to expedite the expansion of the power grid, a move that Olaf Scholz hopes will inspire other regions to follow suit.
- The expansion of renewable energy and the grid is crucial in eastern Germany, as the region boasts an abundance of renewable energy generation and larger industrial spaces, making it an attractive destination for companies like Amazon and Infineon.
- Olaf Scholz commends the proactive approach of the industry in eastern Germany, where companies like Tesla Motors and Catl have invested billions, and highlights the importance of reducing bureaucratic barriers to further stimulate growth in the region.
- As part of the government's plan to boost renewable energy and expedite construction projects, Olaf Scholz proposes a comprehensive reform of the Federal Immission Control Act, aiming to dismantle bureaucratic barriers and streamline processes, following the success of acceleration packages in eastern Germany.
