Germany is regaining economic momentum. In a bold show of confidence, 61 companies—ranging from industrial powerhouses like Siemens to financial giants like Deutsche Bank—have pledged over $733 billion (631 billion euros) in investment over the next three years.

The announcement comes just months after Chancellor Friedrich Merz took office and vowed to revive Europe’s largest economy. Germany has endured two consecutive years of contraction and faces another stagnant year ahead. But Merz’s administration is tackling the crisis head-on, launching a $550 billion infrastructure fund and promising major reforms in digitization, bureaucracy, and investment policy.

On Monday, the chancellor met with executives under the “Made for Germany” initiative, which brings together companies committed to fueling domestic growth. The investments span a wide range of sectors and include both new developments and upgrades to infrastructure, research, and digital capability. Continue reading Global Confidence in Germany Rises as Companies Commit Over $700 Billion in New Investments →