Mehr Risikokapital, mehr Rüstung – Reiches Start-up-Plan

German Economics Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) introduced a startup strategy aiming to mobilize private risk capital, featuring easier dismissals for high earners and state investments in defense startups. SPD politician Daniel Bettermann praised the focus on capital-intensive scale-ups and defense technological sovereignty. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) is promoting German investments in Nigeria, South Africa, and Mauritania to counter Chinese and Russian influence.