When a federal election is imminent, it's time for lobbyists to speak up. As with other associations, this is also the case with the German Surface Technology Association (ZVO), which is now pushing ahead with eight core demands that are to be implemented after the general election.
Firstly, the new government should reduce corporate taxes to a competitive level. Another demand is to stabilize energy prices and reduce them in the long term through energy partnerships and a diversification of energy imports, among other things. It is also important to the association that the new government is a strong voice in Brussels and represents German interests, particularly those of SMEs and industry. Mastering the reduction of bureaucracy & examining regulation on the basis of practical checks. The administrative burden must be reduced and future regulations must be closely scrutinized. In addition, environmental and chemicals policy should be based on science, and effectiveness and accuracy should be increased at the same time. In addition, there is a market-oriented industrial policy agenda for growth, the demand for openness to technology and greater innovative strength and an increase in personal responsibility in the social security systems. The list of demands is also a combative start to the industry association's 25th year of existence.
