Gastkommentar: Europas ungenutzte Wachstumsreserve
Deutschland profitiert sehr vom EU‑Binnenmarkt. Daher sollte Berlin europäische Lösungen wie die Kapitalmarktaufsicht nicht hemmen, meint Andreas Pinkwart.
Europas ungenutzte Wachstumsreserve, capable of boosting productivity by 20%, could be unlocked through a concerted effort. Amidst rising innovation pressure from the US and East, geopolitical tensions, erratic US trade policies, and dependency risks on key technologies, Europe faces economic strain. This pressure could foster extremism and endanger democracy.
However, Europe has the potential to reverse this trend and stand alongside the best regions globally by 2040. With a focus on innovative companies, dynamic growth, and global market leadership in areas like trustworthy AI, quantum technology, fusion energy, medical technology, and green technology, Europe possesses everything needed.
The key elements include excellent research, innovative companies, well-educated individuals, and a united single market of 450 million consumers. Data from the first half of 2026 highlights the crucial role of the European single market and its growth potential for Germany. While German exports to the US and China have declined, exports to other EU member states have surged by 7.5% compared to the same period last year.
Regrettably, the significant growth potential of Europe's single market is often overlooked in Germany.
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