Ince’s remarks come as data reveal a drop in net investment rates from 7.31% (1991-1999) to just 1.02% (2020-2025). The Institute of the German Economy (IW) also reports a concerning trend, noting a decrease in construction investments and a lack of confidence among private sector investors. IW’s Hubertus Bardt expressed skepticism about whether increased public investments could stimulate private sector activity, emphasizing that current investments are primarily for replacement rather than expansion.