
The SPIEGEL editorial by Martin Hesse about the investment summit in Berlin and the dangers of new dependencies.
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The federal government is recruiting foreign investors to stimulate growth.
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The SPIEGEL editorial by Martin Hesse
The federal government is courting foreign investors to stimulate growth. This must not lead to even more dependency.

At the first investor conference in Berlin organized by the federal government, Chancellor Friedrich Merz promoted German virtues. However, long queues in front of the doors and a lack of space caused frustration among international donors.

A SPIEGEL editorial highlights the political unrest in France, Marine Le Pen's lead in polls and the potential consequences for a strong Europe.

In an interview, the economist Isabella Weber calls for government intervention to ensure the affordability of essential goods, the establishment of public buffer stocks and warns of the political consequences of economic uncertainty for democracy.

Despite high profits, tech giants like Alphabet and Microsoft are increasingly financing their AI expansion through the bond market. Analysts warn of a false sense of security compared to the dot-com bubble.

Germany has used globalization for economic success for decades, but dependencies and risks are now becoming apparent, particularly in AI and cybersecurity. The retreat of globalization is leading to a paradigm shift towards economic security as a new guideline for state and private action.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang criticizes Germany's technological backwardness despite existing talent. He calls for more action and aims for cooperation on AI technologies, while pointing to the high investments in research and development.