business location

The supposedly "sick man" of Europe has many healthy companies to point to. They benefit from location advantages like skilled labour and research excellence.

Bosch CEO Stefan Hartung remains optimistic about Germany as a business location, in spite of current challenges. And he views the United States as underrepresented in the Bosch portfolio.

A country comparison by the Center for European Economic Research (ZEW) concludes that bureaucracy and over regulation are stifling growth and making Germany an unattractive business location.

Germany can only emerge from its economic slowdown through increased investment. However, many companies are avoiding it as a business location. An Ifo survey highlights the need for reforms, while a recent report from consultants Strategy& points to the dangers of continued deindustrialization.