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86 Percent of German SMEs Find Entrepreneurship Unattractive

A survey by Welt reveals that 86 percent of respondents consider entrepreneurship in Germany unattractive, with structural problems and a lack of trust in politics weighing heavily on the Mittelstand.

86 Percent of German SMEs Find Entrepreneurship Unattractive
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According to a report by Welt, 86 percent of respondents in a survey said they find entrepreneurship in Germany unattractive. Structural problems in the country are heavily burdening the Mittelstand.

The survey shows that companies have no confidence that politicians can improve the situation in the foreseeable future. There is also great skepticism about the announced reforms.

Source: www.welt.de