New Support Measures Boost Innovation for SMEs in Rural Germany
Rural German SMEs receive new innovation funding and educational support through a government program and a dedicated podcast.
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New Support Measures Boost Innovation for SMEs in Rural Germany
Rural German SMEs receive new innovation funding and educational support through a government program and a dedicated podcast.
AfD Calls for Urgent Reduction of Bureaucracy and Tax Burdens on German SMEs
The AfD demands immediate cuts to bureaucracy, corporate taxes, and energy costs to support German SMEs amid rising insolvency and economic pressures in 2026.
Urgent Political Reforms Needed to Support Germany's Craft and SME Sectors
The German Confederation of Skilled Crafts urges urgent political reforms to reduce bureaucracy, reform vocational education, and address social security costs to support the craft and SME sectors.
AI-Driven Cyberattacks Surge, SMEs in Germany Urged to Bolster Security Measures
AI-enabled cyberattacks are escalating damages for German SMEs, prompting free workshops offering practical cybersecurity guidance.
German Businesses Heighten Cybersecurity Awareness Amid Rising AI and Cyberattack Risks in 2026
German companies face increasing risks from cyberattacks and AI in 2026, prompting new initiatives to enhance cybersecurity awareness and resilience especially among SMEs.
German Start-ups Face Liquidity Challenges Amid Growing Emphasis on Innovation for SMEs
Liquidity challenges confront German start-ups, while recognition of innovative SMEs highlights economic importance and the need for sustained support and investment.
German Grants Boost AI Research to Empower SMEs with Secure and Efficient Technologies
Two Kaiserslautern institutions receive €1.5 million to develop AI tools enhancing SME security, innovation, and manufacturing efficiency.
German SMEs Boost Workforce Skills to Address Labor Shortages with Innovative Training Initiatives
Amid labor shortages, German SMEs adopt projects like ZuKo4Saxony and prioritize IT, AI, and social skills to enhance workforce competency.
SPD's Proposed Inheritance Tax Reform Sparks Concern Over Impact on Family Businesses
The SPD's inheritance tax reform proposal faces criticism for potentially harming medium-sized family businesses through inadequate exemptions and increased tax burdens.
Strategic and Skill Challenges Shape AI's Role in German SMEs' Future
German SMEs must adopt strategic, ethical AI integration and bridge skill gaps to ensure competitiveness and survival in a shifting digital landscape.
Comprehensive German Business Reforms to Boost Economy and Support Workers in 2026
Germany to implement extensive economic and labor reforms in 2026 including wage hikes, tax adjustments, and support for small businesses.
Tonies Achieves Market Milestone and SMEs Emphasize Sustainable Growth in 2026
Tonies reaches a billion-euro valuation and joins SDAX while German SMEs prioritize sustainable growth strategies for 2026.
How Employee Benefits like bAV, bKV, and Zeitwertkonten are Transforming German SMEs' Talent Strategies
Employee benefits like occupational pensions, company health insurance, and time value accounts are increasingly essential for German SMEs seeking to attract and retain skilled workers in a competitive labor market.
AI Adoption in North Rhine-Westphalia Surpasses EU Average with Significant Growth in Medium-Sized Firms
North Rhine-Westphalia leads in AI adoption among German companies, with rates significantly above the EU average and rapid growth in medium-sized businesses despite implementation challenges.
Profitability Threshold and Economic Pressures Challenge Business Succession in Germany's SMEs
German SMEs face steep profitability requirements and economic pressures that complicate business succession amid an expected wave of ownership changes.
AI Drives Transformation for German SMEs as US Firms Enter the Market
German SMEs are embracing AI technologies amidst growing local interest and increased presence of major US AI companies in the market.
German Mittelstand Tackles AI Implementation Challenges at Impulse Night
German Mittelstand companies address AI integration challenges and skills gaps during the first Impulse Night, highlighting middle management's key role in this evolving landscape.
Cyberattacks Threaten German Businesses with Record €289 Billion Damage in 2025
In 2025, German businesses face escalating cyberattacks causing nearly €289 billion in damages, with SMEs most affected and urgent calls for better cybersecurity culture and strategies.
EU Plans Unified Tax Regime to Boost Innovation and SMEs in Germany
The EU is proposing a new unified tax regime to help innovative companies expand and highlights the benefits of the single market for German SMEs.
New Wave of Insolvencies Hits Over 50 German Mid-Sized Companies Amidst Risk Management Challenges
Germany faces a fresh wave of insolvencies among mid-sized companies across sectors amid challenges in early crisis detection and risk management under StaRUG regulations.
DATAGROUP Launches GOWBOX to Empower German SMEs in Digital Transformation
DATAGROUP launches GOWBOX, an IT portfolio designed to help German SMEs adopt digital transformation, while Orthopädie- und Reha-Team Zimmermann gains SME innovation recognition.
Spedition Hermesmann Declares Insolvency After Nearly 70 Years, Highlighting Sector Challenges
Spedition Hermesmann, a nearly 70-year-old logistics firm, files for insolvency amid rising costs and driver shortages accentuating challenges in Germany's transport sector.
Germany Eases Safety Officer Requirements for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Germany’s Federal Ministry of Labor plans to reduce safety officer obligations for SMEs, easing bureaucracy while maintaining workplace safety standards.
Germany Advances SME Sustainability and Digitalization with New Legal Form and Rural Digital Hub
Germany introduces a new legal form to support sustainable SMEs and expands a digital competence center to aid rural SME digital transformation in Hesse.
Kreissparkasse Köln Launches S-Transformationskredit to Aid SME Sustainability; Christian Lindner Joins Hagedorn's Advisory Board
Kreissparkasse Köln introduces sustainable transformation financing for SMEs while Christian Lindner joins Hagedorn's advisory board focusing on sustainability.
Small Businesses Struggling with Germany's Supply Chain Act Compliance
Small businesses are facing mounting challenges due to Germany's stringent Supply Chain Act.
Small and Medium Enterprises Prove Vital to German Economy Amid Crises
New report underscores the critical importance of SMEs to Germany's economy despite recent crises.
Slow Internet Continues to Undermine German Businesses
German businesses struggle with operations due to slow internet connectivity.
Germany Boosts Support for Startups Amidst Call for Disruptive Innovation
Germany enhances financial support initiatives for startups while emphasizing the need for disruptive innovation.