The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has criticized the economic policies of the current federal government, which is a coalition between the CDU/CSU and SPD. The party attributes the rise in corporate bankruptcies to these policies. According to AfD Chairwoman Alice Weidel, sectors such as transport, logistics, construction, and catering are under significant strain. She claims that the government’s climate protection measures are detrimental to energy-intensive companies, forcing them into costly changes that could lead to their closure.
Weidel argues that while other countries are reducing burdens on businesses, Germany’s transformation agenda is increasing them. She cites high energy prices, heavy tax burdens, and excessive bureaucracy as factors hindering economic growth and leading more companies to bankruptcy.
Jupp Zenzen from the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) highlighted that many companies face liquidity issues after two years of recession. He called for broad relief measures, including reduced bureaucracy, an increase in skilled workers, and lower costs. Zenzen pointed out that high energy costs in Germany are particularly challenging compared to other nations. This has led over half of major industrial firms to cut back or plan reductions in domestic production due to these costs.
Recent data from the Federal Statistical Office indicates a 19.2 percent increase in regular insolvencies last month compared to the same period last year. This marks the highest rise since October 2024.
This information was reported by Deutschlandfunk on August 12, 2025.
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