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Family businessman Stefan Schröter criticizes the traffic light government
An East German family businessman gives the traffic light government a grade of five and warns of an impending transfer. Find out here why he criticizes politics and what consequences he sees for the economy.
Family businessman Stefan Schröter criticizes the traffic light government
Stefan Schröter, the Berlin state chairman of the association Die Familienunternehmen e.V., assesses the performance of the traffic light government as inadequate. He sees the current situation as the most difficult for German family businesses since the beginning of the corona pandemic. According to Schröter, the traffic light government and Economics Minister Robert Habeck are increasing the country's economic problems instead of solving them. He criticizes their lack of competence and courage in dealing with the crisis.
As managing director of Office Data Service GmbH (ODS) in East Berlin, Schröter shows how his company is successful despite the difficult situation. With over 40 employees and a turnover of over ten million euros, ODS has proven to be a solid company. However, Schröter sees the greatest challenge as finding qualified specialists.
The economic crisis is affecting many family businesses in Germany, which are increasingly considering relocating their production abroad. This is mainly due to the high energy prices domestically. In addition to the well-known problems such as bureaucracy, a shortage of skilled workers and high energy costs, Schröter criticizes the work ethic and the citizen's benefit system in Germany.
The sharp increase in bureaucracy in Germany also worries Schröter. He criticizes the countless regulations and lack of digitalization that make processes unnecessarily difficult. Schröter emphasizes the importance of political decisions to improve the framework conditions for family businesses. However, he remains optimistic about the future of family businesses in Germany and hopes for political support.
With a view to the upcoming Family Business Days in April, Schröter sees the opportunity to make the demands of family businesses clear to politicians. He hopes that politicians will make the necessary decisions to improve the situation for family businesses and thus restore trust in politics.