No overall national economic plans
Germany has no overall national economic plans, but does offer various specific
incentives and regional programmes. In the West, this applies particularly to
high-tech industries with a strong orientation toward research and
development.
Programmes in the East are less specific, in line with the more
general aim of overall economic support. Companies benefiting from the
programmes receive incentives and other support on fulfilment of specified
conditions, most of which are negotiated individually and usually include a
guaranteed minimum employment level. Generally, the scope and number of
programmes is falling, especially as they are all subject to EU approval.
EU Forecast
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