Tanja Gönner, BDI’s main executive, emphasized the need for a comprehensive reform package before summer, citing unprecedented pressure on Germany’s economy. Leading research institutes predict a mere 0.6% GDP growth by 2026, hindered by rising oil and gas prices since the onset of the Iran conflict. Gönner advocates for reforms in social insurance, labor costs, and productivity to stimulate private investment and economic recovery, stressing the importance of cross-party cooperation in achieving these goals.