Bloomberg Talks

Siemens and Deutsche Bank CEOs Talk German Investment

Jul 21, 2025
Christian Sewing, CEO of Deutsche Bank, and Roland Busch, CEO of Siemens, dive into the 'Made in Germany' initiative aimed at revitalizing the country's economy. They discuss plans for over €600 billion in investments targeting modernization and digital transformation. The conversation highlights Germany's strengths in AI and advanced technology while addressing the challenges of being an export economy in a changing global landscape. Their insights underscore the importance of innovation and sustainability in boosting competitiveness.
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Made in Germany Initiative Impact

  • The "Made in Germany" initiative aims to restore growth and competitiveness in Germany and Europe.
  • It has already attracted pledges of over €600 billion in investments from many companies, showing strong business sentiment.
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Germany's Future Industry Shift

  • Germany's economy has shifted significantly over decades, moving away from textiles to advanced tech and AI.
  • Sustainability, AI, and defense are key future drivers for maintaining global export leadership.
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AI's Industrial Advantage

  • Industrial AI's strength lies in combining vast German industrial data with domain expertise.
  • Less regulation is essential to unleash AI's full potential in manufacturing and operations.
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