In an interview, Nicola Leibinger-Kammüller, the CEO of the machine engineering company Trumpf, expresses her significant concerns regarding the current political climate in Germany, particularly criticizing the Social Democratic Party (SPD) for its singular focus on increasing taxes and levies. She argues that this approach is insufficient for addressing the pressing challenges facing the country and insists on the necessity for substantial reforms to ensure the nation's economic stability and future prosperity.

Leibinger-Kammüller advocates for a change in leadership in Baden-Württemberg, suggesting that a CDU-led government would better serve the interests of the region. Her comments reflect a broader desire among business leaders for political environments that foster innovation and economic growth rather than impose burdensome financial policies. She acknowledges previous skepticism towards the government but notes a personal relationship with the state's current leader, Winfried Kretschmann, which she believes has improved dialogue between citizens and political figures.

Additionally, Leibinger-Kammüller emphasizes the resilience of the region’s citizens, dismissing earlier fears about the state's decline as unfounded. She praises Kretschmann for enhancing collaboration between the public and the political arena, while calling on political leaders to provide a vision that goes beyond mere tax policies, urging them instead to engage in a meaningful dialogue around reforming structural challenges in society and the economy.