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Commentary: The investment conference was chaotic - good so!

It was obvious that the Federal Government was staging the Investment Summit for the first time: long queues, disoriented donors, and missing lists. What a pity.

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Commentary: The investment conference was chaotic - good so!

The German government hosted an investor conference, inviting around 200 international investors to promote the country as a location. Chancellor Friedrich Merz praised Germany's punctuality, organization, and diligence, but the event got off to a rocky start with long lines for accreditation and security checks, causing some investors to miss Merz's speech.

The conference venue was chaotic, with investors and entrepreneurs struggling to find space and conversation partners. Some investors were also disappointed by the lack of concrete project listings to invest in.

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