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    Scrap It – Ideas for Bureaucracy Reduction

    Together with Focus online, Business Punk, and The European, we are launching the "Scrap It" initiative to eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy. Every two weeks, our "Ms. Bureaucracy Reduction," Dr. Gisela Meister-Scheufelen, presents proposals on which government regulations, laws, and requirements can be abolished entirely. All ideas are described in practical terms and compiled in a handy publication. Available as an e-book.

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  • Family Businesses in Thuringia Call for Faster Reform Pace from the Federal Government Family Businesses in Thuringia Call for Faster Reform Pace from the Federal Government
    Thema Reducing Bureaucracy, Law & Taxes, Location Policy

    Family Businesses in Thuringia Call for Faster Reform Pace from the Federal Government

    Family business owners meet Thuringia's Minister-President Mario Voigt in Erfurt and call on the federal government to deliver a comprehensive reform package before the summer recess. The press release was issued on the occasion of the Foundation for Family Businesses and Politics event "Family Entrepreneurs in Conversation" (Familienunternehmer im Gespräch).

    Family business owners meet Thuringia's Minister-President Mario Voigt in Erfurt and call on the federal government to deliver a comprehensive reform package before the summer recess. The press release was issued on the occasion of the Foundation for Family Businesses and Politics event "Family Entrepreneurs in Conversation" (Familienunternehmer im Gespräch).

  • Majority of Businesses Reject Flat Tax on Inheritances Majority of Businesses Reject Flat Tax on Inheritances
    Thema Law & Taxes

    Majority of Businesses Reject Flat Tax on Inheritances

    When it comes to inheritance tax, business sentiment is unambiguous: 85 percent of companies surveyed are convinced that a distinction between private and business assets must be maintained. This is the finding of a representative ifo survey commissioned by the Foundation for Family Businesses, in which more than 900 family businesses of all sizes participated.

    When it comes to inheritance tax, business sentiment is unambiguous: 85 percent of companies surveyed are convinced that a distinction between private and business assets must be maintained. This is the finding of a representative ifo survey commissioned by the Foundation for Family Businesses, in which more than 900 family businesses of all sizes participated.

  • Erbschaftsteuer
    Thema Law & Taxes

    Andreas Hettich on Inheritance Tax

    Was bedeutet Erbschaftsteuer für ein Unternehmen mit 138 Jahren Geschichte, 8.000 Mitarbeitern und über einer Milliarde Euro Umsatz? Dr. Andreas Hettich, Beiratsvorsitzender der Hettich Unternehmensgruppe, erklärt im Interview, warum die bestehenden Verschonungsregelungen für die Übergabe von Familienunternehmen an die nächste Generation unverzichtbar sind.

    Was bedeutet Erbschaftsteuer für ein Unternehmen mit 138 Jahren Geschichte, 8.000 Mitarbeitern und über einer Milliarde Euro Umsatz? Dr. Andreas Hettich, Beiratsvorsitzender der Hettich Unternehmensgruppe, erklärt im Interview, warum die bestehenden Verschonungsregelungen für die Übergabe von Familienunternehmen an die nächste Generation unverzichtbar sind.

  • Inheritance Tax Relief: Family Entrepreneur Thomas Kaeser Explains Why It Is Indispensable

    In this interview, family entrepreneur Thomas Kaeser explains how the inheritance tax relief provision enabled the growth of his company — and why abolishing it could trigger an economic crisis.

    In this interview, family entrepreneur Thomas Kaeser explains how the inheritance tax relief provision enabled the growth of his company — and why abolishing it could trigger an economic crisis.

  • Thema Law & Taxes, Location Policy

    The Myths of Tax Populists: The Fact-Based Film on Inheritance Tax with David Deißner

    About no other tax are so many half-truths told as about inheritance tax. Fighting terms like "super-rich" or "tax haven Germany" dominate the public discussion. But what is really behind it?

    About no other tax are so many half-truths told as about inheritance tax. Fighting terms like "super-rich" or "tax haven Germany" dominate the public discussion. But what is really behind it?

  • Thema Labor & Skilled Workforce

    Interview with Family Entrepreneur Silke Burger: Skilled Labor Shortage in Manufacturing

    Silke Burger, family entrepreneur and HR director of the Burger Group in the Black Forest, discusses the current challenges facing her company. The Burger Group is a fifth- and sixth-generation family business and one of the leading system partners in customized drive technology.

    Silke Burger, family entrepreneur and HR director of the Burger Group in the Black Forest, discusses the current challenges facing her company. The Burger Group is a fifth- and sixth-generation family business and one of the leading system partners in customized drive technology.

  • Thema Labor & Skilled Workforce

    Sandra Stein MdB on the Labor Shortage: "The Issue Remains – Even as the Economy Slows"

    Baby boomers are retiring, apprenticeships remain unfilled, and bureaucracy slows skilled worker immigration. Sandra Stein MdB discusses Germany's structural labor market challenges and the reforms needed to unlock hidden potential in women's employment and international talent.

    Baby boomers are retiring, apprenticeships remain unfilled, and bureaucracy slows skilled worker immigration. Sandra Stein MdB discusses Germany's structural labor market challenges and the reforms needed to unlock hidden potential in women's employment and international talent.

  • Foundation Keeps Its Distance from Extreme Parties Foundation Keeps Its Distance from Extreme Parties
    Thema Location Policy

    Foundation Keeps Its Distance from Extreme Parties

    The Association of German Family Businesses (Die Familienunternehmer) has updated its position regarding a firewall against the AfD. The Foundation for Family Businesses and Politics does not comment on this, but takes the opportunity to clearly express its own position once again.

    The Association of German Family Businesses (Die Familienunternehmer) has updated its position regarding a firewall against the AfD. The Foundation for Family Businesses and Politics does not comment on this, but takes the opportunity to clearly express its own position once again.

  • Urgent Letter to EU Parliament Urgent Letter to EU Parliament
    Thema Reducing Bureaucracy

    Urgent Letter to EU Parliament

    In a joint letter, nine business organizations – including our Foundation – call on the European Parliament to stop blocking measures to reduce bureaucracy at the EU level.

    In a joint letter, nine business organizations – including our Foundation – call on the European Parliament to stop blocking measures to reduce bureaucracy at the EU level.

  • Entrepreneurs as Scapegoats: Confronting the Culture War Entrepreneurs as Scapegoats: Confronting the Culture War
    Thema Location Policy

    Entrepreneurs as Scapegoats: Confronting the Culture War

    On October 11, 2025, the German newspaper "Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung" published a guest article by our Managing Director Dr. David Deißner on the irresponsible denigration of entrepreneurial achievements.

    On October 11, 2025, the German newspaper "Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung" published a guest article by our Managing Director Dr. David Deißner on the irresponsible denigration of entrepreneurial achievements.

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