German Mittelstand: Pillars of the System
A researcher explores how a typical German medium-sized enterprise became complicit during the Nazi era, drawing from her family's history.
DZ Bank Survey: The German Mittelstand Avoids the USA
A DZ Bank survey reveals that interest among German medium-sized enterprises in engaging with the United States has significantly declined, primarily due to erratic trade policies under Donald Trump.
The Federal Minister of Labor has declared war on the Mittelstand in Germany
Federal Minister of Labor Saskia Ludwig opposes any government proposal that incurs further debt, criticizes Minister Bärbel Bas sharply, and expresses skepticism about reforms with the SPD amid plummeting approval ratings for the government and Chancellor.