Lars Feld: Who taxes machines drives out investors
The federal government is promoting AI with billions, while at the same time a tax on AI sales is being discussed. Such brainstorming is already harmful. A guest post.
The German government coalition is facing a crisis of trust and ongoing disputes, with key projects such as pension reform and the federal budget causing tension. Despite this, the coalition continues to work on its policy goals. Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz has invited around 200 company leaders to an investment summit, with many interested in investing in Germany.
Previous summits have led to announcements of investments that were already planned, but some investors appear interested in Germany's industrial opportunities, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence.
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