German companies are “migrating abroad” - criticism of Germany as a business location. 35 percent of companies with investment plans abroad cited cost savings as their main motivation.
Asia-Pacific region - excluding China - continues to gain in importance. In North America and China, engagement remains almost unchanged compared to the previous year. Although the euro zone remains the most important target region for German companies, it is losing some of its importance.. In the USA the main role is not played by the huge subsidy program for more climate protection, but by the large market coupled with planning security and consumers who are keen to buy.