Voices

Contributors share their personal viewpoints on global trade, industry policy and corporate challenges.
Dieter Kempf: “Protectionism harms everyone”

Dieter Kempf: “Protectionism harms everyone”

For Professor Dieter Kempf, the president of the Federation of German Industry (BDI), the critics of the German trade surplus overlook that Germany, as an "import European champion", gives vital impulses for growth to the industries of the EU. There is criticism of...

Stefan Franzke: “Bringing value into the German market”

Stefan Franzke: “Bringing value into the German market”

Dr. Stefan Franzke, CEO of Berlin Partner for Business and Technology, on the importance of startups for the German economy When you found a startup, it is very important not to be alone so you can reach a diverse environment. Berlin can provide the access to all the...

Friedhelm Loh: “We will face new challenges”

Friedhelm Loh: “We will face new challenges”

Friedhelm Loh, owner and CEO of Rittal, on HANNOVER MESSE as the launch pad of global success and future challenges Digitisation belongs just as much as development in a targeted programme of research funding – Friedhelm Loh Dr. Loh, how many Hanover Fairs have you...

Per Thöresson: “On the nature of industrial cooperation”

Per Thöresson: “On the nature of industrial cooperation”

Ambassador Per Thöresson: “Co-Lab” means Partner Country Sweden’s social culture of innovation Our motto Co-Lab is a combination of the terms cooperation (Co) and innovation (Lab) and thus the two most important success factors of Swedish entrepreneurship – Per...

Renate Pilz: “Knowledge is not constrained to one country”

Renate Pilz: “Knowledge is not constrained to one country”

Renate Pilz, owner of automation and safety specialist Pilz on the values which motivate her global teams and have lead to long-term success. At Pilz, innovation is a central part of our corporate strategy as we believe that technology leadership is the only way to...

Robert Bauer: “Double-digit growth in Asia”

Robert Bauer: “Double-digit growth in Asia”

Dr. Robert Bauer, CEO of SICK AG, on the perspectives of Industry 4.0 in the ASEAN region. Everyone is talking about the worldwide problems caused by trade policies. Have you been affected by them yet? The trade conflicts are definitely having an impact on the...

Shi Mingde: Sharing China’s opportunities with the world

Shi Mingde: Sharing China’s opportunities with the world

Shi Mingde, Ambassador of P.R. China to Germany, invites to the new Import Expo in Shanghai We sincerely invite and welcome companies from all over the world to actively participate in the China International Import Expo and to strengthen cooperations – Shi Mingde...

Corina Cretu: “Contributing to the stability of the region”

Corina Cretu: “Contributing to the stability of the region”

Corina Cretu, EU-Commissioner for Regional Policy explains how EU is targeting the growth potential of the Danube region The Danube Strategy approach is logical: working together, to solve common problems, is effective – Corina Cretu What is your personal resume after...

Peter Fenkl: “It is vital to be present in diverse markets”

Peter Fenkl: “It is vital to be present in diverse markets”

Peter Fenkl, CEO of ZIEHL-ABEGG SE, on the balancing of international markets How important is it for you to have a presence in diverse markets during increasingly turbulent times in terms of trading policy: which regions do you see providing the strongest impetus for...

Elżbieta Bieńkowska: “Strength in diversity”

Elżbieta Bieńkowska: “Strength in diversity”

EU Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska on the development of the industry clusters in Europe What is your approach to the new challenges of SME, when it comes to competitiveness and skills? Only about a quarter of European companies are highly digitalised and the...

Mark Rutte

Mark Rutte

The Prime Minister of the Netherlands on how the country is building bridges for the international manufacturing industry.

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