Foundation for a wind turbine in Jacobsdorf, Brandenburg: The promised expansion of the supply of green energy is “anything but certain,” says Ostermann.
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High taxes, expensive energy, too much bureaucracy: the consequences of wrong policies are hitting the economy more and more, warns Marie-Christine Ostermann, president of the family business – and says what should change.
Ms. Ostermann, the situation in the country is difficult: high electricity prices and inflation, declining competitiveness and the largest industrial transformation in history, plus a shortage of skilled workers, the next wave of refugees and high taxes. Is it still fun to be an entrepreneur?
Sven Astheimer
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Yes, despite all the challenges, this is still my dream job, which I wanted to do when I was 16. We create value in the family business, ensure growth and prosperity and are close to the employees and the region.
And the worries like high inflation?