The Industrial Association for Paper and Film Packaging (IPV) is calling for a significant reduction in bureaucracy, fact-based legislation and better integration into the labour market for the 2025 federal elections.
The IPV is calling for a fundamental revision of existing laws and a higher quality of new regulations. According to IPV Managing Director Karsten Hunger, there is often a lack of careful planning, which leads to uncertain legal framework conditions for companies. „It seems as if draft legislation and the implementation of EU regulations do not follow the motto ‚quality before speed‘,“ says Hunger.
Noticeable relief required for companies
IPV board spokesman Jens Vonderheid emphasises that companies need a noticeable reduction in bureaucracy. One of the association's key demands is that for every new regulation, two old ones should be cancelled. In addition, all notification and reporting obligations must be reviewed in order to reduce unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles.
Fair competition in the internal market
The IPV is in favour of standardised competitive conditions within the EU. Subsidy distortions and different regulatory requirements should be reduced. In addition, new EU regulations should be scrutinised to determine whether they give companies outside the EU an unfair advantage.
Legislation based on facts instead of emotions
The association is calling for greater involvement of business representatives and experts in legislation. IPV board member Mike Hartung emphasises: „We are calling for transparent consultation with business representatives and NGOs when drafting legislation.“ In addition, the economic consequences of proposed legislation should be scrutinised in advance in order to avoid costly and short-term corrections.
Labour market: more integration and flexibility needed
The IPV calls for greater qualification of workers living in Germany and the targeted promotion of qualified immigration. The association also speaks out against the taxation of overtime and in favour of more flexible working time models in order to make the labour market more attractive.
Conclusion: With its election demands, the IPV is in favour of business-friendly legislation that enables long-term planning and ensures the competitiveness of the industry. The association calls for fact-based decisions and a practice-orientated policy to strengthen Germany as a business location.
Source: Industrial Association for Paper and Film Packaging (IPV)
