Economy after the corona crisis: CDU wants “innovation agency based on the Israeli model” for Berlin – Berlin

CDU state chief Kai Wegner calls for a “Berlin development plan” for the capital’s economy. “The state is not the better entrepreneur. But we have to set the framework conditions correctly so that companies can be successful, ”said Wegner.

“We need a Berlin development plan.” This includes, among other things, better promoting start-up companies. “To this end, I would like to set up an innovation agency based on the Israeli model,” said the CDU politician, who wants to lead his party in the election campaign for the House of Representatives in 2021.

“This agency can award grants, license private start-up centers that promote young companies, and raise venture capital from private donors,” said the CDU state chairman.

The corona protective measures are important to save human lives. “But the entire Berlin economy is groaning under the restrictions,” said Wegner.

“In 2021 we will push back the coronavirus and gradually regain our freedoms. This is a huge opportunity for Berlin. It’s about a real new start. ”Berlin needs courageous decisions for a new upswing.

For the coming months he would like to see a tackle mentality in all areas of the economy. “We have to overcome mentally restricted areas,” demanded Wegner. “Our maxim is: Give way to growth and employment.

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There must then no longer be any unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles, ”said the CDU politician. “We need fewer form slips, less documentation effort and lean public procurement law.”

When it comes to digitization, Berlin must turn on the turbo so that the city can assert itself in the competition for locations with other international metropolises. (dpa)