Lars Feld: Wer Maschinen besteuert, vertreibt Investoren
Die Bundesregierung fördert KI mit Milliarden, gleichzeitig wird eine Steuer auf KI-Umsätze diskutiert. Bereits solche Gedankenspiele sind schädlich. Ein Gastbeitrag.
The current political climate in Germany is fraught with uncertainty, marked by a trust deficit, ongoing coalition disputes, and alternating crises between CDU and SPD. Prominent initiatives such as the pension reform, higher income tax burdens, and the adoption of the federal budget have repeatedly sparked disagreements among coalition members and their respective factions.
Despite these challenges, the coalition continues to work on its political goals and makes tangible progress. Chancellor Friedrich Merz opened the week with an investment summit, aiming to attract businesses interested in investing in Germany. However, the exact amount of additional investment remains uncertain. "Read more: Chancellor, six ministers, CEOs from Nvidia and Goldman Sachs – How the first investment summit will unfold."
Previous summits of this kind resulted in announcements of investments that were mostly already planned. This time, it is expected that foreign investors will primarily seek participation to diversify their portfolios, moving from the United States to Europe. Nevertheless, a number of investors appear interested in the opportunities presented by German industry, eager to be at the forefront of the next wave of artificial intelligence.
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