In its main report, ‘Competition 2026’, the Monopolies Commission analyses key challenges facing Germany as a business location. The BDI supports the goal of open and competitive markets, but places different emphasis on several points. Competition policy must take into account the conditions under which companies can invest, maintain industrial value creation and scale up new technologies in Europe.

The industry is committed to climate neutrality and is investing in new processes, facilities, and products. However, this transformation can only succeed if climate-friendly production in Germany is economically viable. This requires more than just ambitious goals: energy must be affordable, reliably available, and predictable over the long term.

Der BDI veröffentlicht ein Positionspapier zur aktuellen Energiepolitik. Darin heißt es: „Der BDI erwartet von der Bundesregierung ein rasch abgestimmtes Konzept für eine dauerhaft sichere Versorgung mit Energie zu international wettbewerbsfähigen Kosten.“ Zentrale Botschaften des Papiers lauten: