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Economic summit in Lippe: Demanding a way out of the crisis!
Event to strengthen the Lippe economy on July 4, 2025: Experts call for more trust and less regulation.
Economic summit in Lippe: Demanding a way out of the crisis!
On July 4, 2025, an important event to strengthen Lippe and Germany as a business location took place. The event, which was organized by leading representatives of the Lippe Chamber of Commerce and Industry, attracted numerous decision-makers. Among the guests were Svenja Jochens, general manager of the IHK Lippe, Oliver Voßhenrich, IHK vice president, and Volker Steinbach, IHK president. Peter Adrian, President of the German Association of Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK), also joined in to share his perspectives on the current economic situation.
The economic crisis has hit local companies hard, which was clear in the participants' contributions. High expectations were expressed for federal and state policies to restore growth. Peter Adrian pointed out that companies needed more trust instead of additional regulation. He emphasized the need for a fundamental strategy for Germany to ensure competitiveness.
Demands for relief
A central point in Adrian's speech was the DIHK's impulse paper, which set the reduction of bureaucracy, the reduction of energy prices and the expansion of the infrastructure as priorities. Concerns about recent survey results, which show that less than a quarter of companies plan to invest more, were shared by participants. In addition, interest in starting a business is at a record low. Many companies are moving their production abroad or giving up. In this situation, it is crucial to question government regulations that are perceived as hindering.
In the subsequent discussion, both Melanie Lehmann and Oliver Voßhenrich supported Adrian's calls for more collaborative cooperation. Svenja Jochens thanked Adrian and appealed to politicians to see the companies as partners. The event ended with a buffet that offered guests many opportunities to exchange ideas.
About Peter Adrian
Peter Adrian, born on February 20, 1957 in Cologne, has an impressive professional career. After graduating from high school and training as a banker, he studied economics. He founded several companies and has held numerous important positions in the Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the DIHK. He has been President of the DIHK since March 2021 and brings extensive experience to the discussion about Germany's economic challenges. DIHK reports on Adrian’s career.
The signal effect of the event could be decisive for Germany's future economic direction. It remains to be seen how the political level will react to the demands of entrepreneurs. Blomberg Nachrichten reports on the event.