The German Government’s Start-Up Strategy – Ambitious Goals, Much to Do

On 27 July 2022, the federal cabinet (Bundeskabi­nett) adopted the first comprehensive start-up strategy of the German federal government. The aim of the strategy is to strengthen the start-up eco-systems in Germany and across Europe. The resolution of the cabinet fulfils an electoral promise that was reflected in the coalition agreement. In particular, the Greens and the Liberals had promised their voters to break with the traditionally rather stepmotherly treatment of start-ups in Germany. The strategy represents a clear commitment to the relevance of start-ups for the social and economic development of the (German) society, a plea for a good investment case. What is envisaged?