In an interview, Tönjes highlighted the critical state of the German chemical industry, citing insufficient demand and operational inefficiencies. He emphasized the necessity of maintaining a robust industrial core to secure Germany’s economic future and criticized bureaucratic hurdles that undermine industrial growth. Tönjes also addressed the recent dividend policy changes at Evonik, indicating a need for flexibility in response to external economic pressures, while reaffirming the foundation’s diversified investment strategy to mitigate financial risks.