German businesses are furious with the government.

Germany is in a massive, steep decline – and politicians are doing nothing about it. The black-red coalition under Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) is facing massive criticism.

After a year in office, the mood in the economy is more depressing than ever before – even worse. than under the bad and unpopular traffic light government by Olaf Scholz (SPD).

Record dissatisfaction everywhere

A recent Insa poll for "Bild" reveals shocking results: 70 percent of Germans are dissatisfied with Merz's work, only 21 percent are satisfied.

The overall coalition received even harsher marks: 73 percent gave it a failing grade. Instead of addressing problems that have been known for years, they are simply introducing new regulations, complications, or further cost increases.

Entrepreneurs feel like they've been squeezed dry. This tops previous lows, such as 68 percent dissatisfaction in December 2025, and marks a new record.

Employer shocks with billing statement

Rainer Dulger (62), president of the Confederation of German Employers' Associations, is the most critical. In an interview with the "Augsburger Allgemeine," he speaks of "deep and growing disappointment" among business owners.

He says: "I haven't experienced this much disappointment with the work of a federal government among employers for a long time."

The Hope for reforms After the collapse of the traffic light coalition, he was disappointed – nothing had come of an “autumn of reforms”, and now he doubted there would be a “summer of reforms”.

Warning of economic nightmare

Dulger paints a bleak picture: "For the economy, it's five minutes to midnight."

High social security contributions, massive bureaucracy, expensive Energy High rates of sick leave prevent profitable production in Germany. Many companies are relocating to the Czech Republic, Romania, Poland, or Hungary, where conditions are much better.

“We cannot afford another year of waiting – it would be an economic nightmare,” he warns, calling for more working hours, flexibility, the abolition of early retirement incentives, and a higher retirement age: “Since we are living longer, we must also work longer.”

Attention Germany

We also hear about brands, manufacturers and on a daily basis. AgenciesThose who are seriously considering emigration or are already implementing it – many have taken concrete steps, are examining locations abroad or are openly toying with the idea of ​​leaving Germany completely.

Everyone who suffers from high costs and a lack of flexibility is affected. Without rapid reforms, a real exodus threatens, potentially costing tens of thousands of jobs and billions in added value, while neighboring countries like Poland, the Czech Republic, and Hungary benefit.

Time is running out – the government must act immediately before it's too late. Otherwise, they'll lose their key decision-makers…

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