Daniel Friedrich demands merger in German naval shipbuilding!
Daniel Friedrich demands merger in German naval shipbuilding!
Hamburg, Deutschland - The head of the Metall Coast industrial union, Daniel Friedrich, calls for a comprehensive reform of the German naval ship building and speaks for a national champion. In a clear speech in Hamburg, Friedrich said that it was essential to create a strong player in naval shipbuilding that can exist not only nationally but also internationally. "Our goal must be that we have a national champion that is so strong that it can integrate himself in Europe," he was cited in a report by shz.de . There are serious fears that foreign companies such as Fincantieri and the French Naval Group could enter the German sector, which would lead to a loss of added value in northern Germany.
Friedrich also demands that the federal government should hold a blocking minority of 25.1 percent of a consolidated company in shipbuilding. The importance of shipbuilding for the region is also evident in the number of IG Metall member numbers; It has around 178,500 members in the coast district. In this context, Friedrich warns: "Experience is that everything is relatively quickly in Italy or France." The discussion about stronger consolidation is reinforced by the currently weakening economy.
economic reform required
In a further step, Friedrich also made clear demands for reforms in the entire German industry. This should not only strengthen shipbuilding, but the entirety of industry by lower energy costs and simplified administrative structures. "Everyone knows, we need investments. Everyone knows, we need to simplify", he summed up the urgency of the situation, as Zeit.de . It is expected that the political parties in particular will become active before the Bundestag election. Friedrich emphasizes that decisions must now be made to ensure the competitiveness of German industry. The year 2025 is considered crucial for industry, whereby the community focus on simplification and consolidation is necessary in order to be able to survive in international competition.| Details | |
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