Giffey demands investments: Discover East Germany as a future region!

Giffey demands investments: Discover East Germany as a future region!

In a current statement, Berlin's Senator for Economic Affairs Franziska Giffey (SPD) pointed out that economic development in East Germany requires the greatest attention. In a speech, she emphasizes that an overall German investment strategy is necessary to exploit the full potential of the region. As reports [nordkurier.de] (https://www.nordkurier.de/regional/brandenburg/giffey-structorentwicklung-ist-e-e- Teuke- 3750937), there is great opportunities to use the success of the East German federal states such as Mecklenburg-Westernburg, Berlin and Brandenburg and to use them in a profitable manner throughout Germany.

Giffey emphasizes that there are definitely areas in East Germany that can be proud of, such as the innovation centers in cities such as Potsdam, Leipzig and Dresden. These centers are leaders in many areas of technology and show that East Germany not only refers to the map of the past. Nevertheless, she criticizes the persistently negative perception of the region and draws attention to the structural disadvantages. This includes lower wages and the fact that the majority of the group headquarters are located in the west. When traveling to the east, surroundings in Munich or Frankfurt often have to be planned, which points to the continued challenges.

The economic perspective of East Germany

The economic situation in East Germany is influenced by several factors, some of which are rooted in history. According to Ostkreuftragte.de there is a large number of small and medium-sized companies in the region, while large employers are less common. Despite innovative products, many East German companies have difficulty assisting themselves on the world markets. As a result, measures to promote corporate growth and networking are urgently necessary to strengthen the regional economy.

Giffey demands that in addition to large lighthouse projects, medium-sized companies, art and culture as well as start-ups should also be specifically promoted. This diversification could lead to East Germany developed into an economic future region. Settlements of important companies such as Tesla in Brandenburg and Intel in Magdeburg are already taking the first steps in this direction and could have transformative effects on the local economy.

perspectives for the future

East Germany can be found in a difficult field of tension, which is characterized by the so-called "everlasting east-west splitting". The region is viewed as an economic future region, but there is still a lot to do to be perceived as an equivalent part of the Federal Republic. This is also confirmed by various studies that deal with the challenges and opportunities in the economic development, such as the [bpb.de] (https://www.bpb.de/themen/deutsche-steinheit/lange-wege-der-de- der-deutschen- unit/506195/immerwaehrende-ost-ost-spaltung/).

Giffey's final call to the SPD to strengthen its role as an economic policy force and thus contribute to the further success of East German structural development, therefore plays a central role. In order to get East Germany as a German location again, joint efforts are required to reduce the existing disparities and create a strong, united economic foundation.