Press release

| MTU Aero Engines among 61 companies to launch “Made for Germany” initiative

| 631 billion euros (~733 billion US dollars) in pledged investments for Germany by 2028

| Establish strengthened dialogue aiming to enhance the country’s investment climate

Berlin, July 21, 2025 | 61 leading companies and investors have come together across industries to launch the initiative “Made for Germany”, aimed at shaping a future-proof German economy. Against the backdrop of geopolitical and economic challenges, “Made for Germany” initiates a new era of strengthened dialogue for constructive exchange between business and government, aiming to sustainably enhance Germany’s investment climate.

“Made for Germany” welcomes the German government’s reform and investment program as a vital step towards a future-oriented economic policy. The initiative positions itself as a key point of contact for the government, working to define priorities, develop targeted measures and implement reforms effectively. The goal is to establish a constructive and forward-looking dialogue on key challenges like digitization, innovation, infrastructure, sustainability, and skilled labor. The members of the initiative, representing a broad range of industries, take responsibility and actively contribute their expertise and dedication to support political decision makers in addressing these significant challenges – complementing the important work of business associations.

„At MTU, we are investing consistently in the future of our company and our locations. Worldwide, on almost every continent. At the same time, MTU has strong roots in Germany, and we are clearly committed to Germany as an economic hub – and to its future,” says MTU Aero Engines CEO Lars Wagner. “That is why we are expanding and adapting our shops in Hannover and Ludwigsfelde to meet the growing maintenance demand and are stepping into the future in Munich with a new development center, a geothermal plant currently under construction, and modern production facilities. We want to take responsibility with politics for Germany as economic hub and send a strong signal together.”

The members of the initiative have jointly committed to investing 631 billion euros (~733 billion US dollars) in Germany’s economic growth by 2028. This sum includes planned and new capital investments (capex), research and development (R&D) spending, as well as contributions from international investors. A three-digit billion amount, representing a significant proportion of the total, will be allocated to new investments. This pledge represents a strong endorsement of Germany’s potential – especially considering the significant investment outflows Germany has faced over the past years3, which have reached triple-digit billion euro levels. The magnitude of these investments underscores Germany’s continued appeal as an economic hub and demonstrates the strong confidence of international investors in the country’s long-term potential.

Stable economic conditions are crucial for making planned and future investments a reality. At the same time, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups should have better access to private capital to help them increase their own investments.

The initiative draws on a broad array of both established and new flagship projects to showcase the strong momentum created by participating companies. These projects drive innovation, create employment, and strengthen Germany’s competitive edge. Importantly, their impact extends beyond economic growth to deliver meaningful value for society as a whole.