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Conservative Coalition vs. Traffic Light Alliance: Private Sector Experience Rises, Female Representation Declines

Nearly Twice as Many Federal Ministers with Industry Backgrounds - Share of Women in Government Drops by Around Twelve Percentage Points - More Legal…

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AI Investment Surge: Manufacturing companies increase AI investments by 20 percent year-over-year

Horváth study shows, the experimentation phase is over - AI is now tied to hard efficiency targets, with savings reaching into management levels - One…

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Study shows – Companies Worldwide Refocus on Cost Optimization and Core Business

Cost optimization ranks as the number one management priority, followed by digital transformation and AI as key levers for efficiency - In the…

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European chemical industry pessimistic for 2025, recovery not until 2026 - Cost optimization and production relocations have gained in importance - Industry backs Green Transformation

Majority expects no or only weak growth for the current year - Recovery not in sight before 2026 - Cost optimization and production relocations have…

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Companies underestimate the challenges of the SAP S/4HANA transformation

Majority struggling with resource bottlenecks, conflicting goals and quality compromises - Many projects lose strategic clarity and stakeholder…

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89 percent of German manufacturing companies employ restructuring measures

Around half of companies seek external advice - AI and automation are the most frequently used tools to increase efficiency

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Revving up for change: Why there is reason for optimism in the European Automotive industry

A new model offensive, mastery of battery technology, and a focus on digitalization and efficiency will secure the future of leading European OEMs,…

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SMEs under pressure: every third company plans to cut jobs in 2025

Biggest savings in the automotive industry - Majority plans to (further) relocate abroad - Southern German manufacturing companies particularly…

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European MedTech manufacturers: profit expectations and financial buffers are melting away

Leading European medical technology providers had expected noticeable earnings in 2025 and 2026 due to higher sales - However, US tariffs are now…

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Horváth study: Pharma and biotech companies anticipate growth

Leading European life sciences companies expect positive business development in 2025 and 2026 - Impact of U.S. tariffs still unclear; companies…

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