Germany sees up to $4.6 trillion investment potential by 2035
EWG•A business initiative said Germany could unlock €2.9 trillion to €4.1 trillion ($3.3 trillion to $4.6 trillion) in investment and financing potential by 2035. Its members plan to invest more than €850 billion through 2028, including more than €200 billion in 2025.
1. Five growth areas
The Made for Germany initiative, which includes 147 companies and investors, identified AI, industrial transformation and next-generation technologies, resilient energy systems, core infrastructure, and security and defence as areas where global capital opportunities align with Germany's strengths and reform efforts.
2. Investment plans
Members plan to invest more than €850 billion through 2028, after investing more than €200 billion in 2025. The initiative cited Germany's high costs and regulatory burdens as challenges, and called for consistent reforms to turn investor interest into projects.
