SCHUMANN Blog

AI offers great opportunities in credit management, but each task requires the right model. Whether rating forecasts, document creation or information systems: only the right selection, database and implementation enable real gains in efficiency and quality.

Rising social security contributions are no longer just a problem for employees – they are hitting companies just as hard. By 2025, total social security contributions in Germany will already exceed 40% of gross wages – and the trend is set to continue. Forecasts indicate figures of over 46% by 2035. But what does this mean in concrete terms for the competitiveness of German companies?

Germany's economy is heavily dependent on global supply chains – whether for energy, rare earths, chips, cloud services or medicines. The current crises show how risky unilateral dependencies can be and how urgently Germany needs its own production capacities in key technologies. Those who identify risks early on and diversify not only strengthen their competitiveness but also their strategic independence.

The number of corporate insolvencies in Germany will rise in 2025 to a level last seen over ten years ago – and the financial damage will reach almost historic record levels. Particularly large insolvencies are putting pressure on entire supply chains, while numerous companies in key sectors such as automotive, construction and retail are fighting for survival.

Matthias Schumann analyses the current economic climate in Germany in 2025: why positive signals ensure planning security and investment - and why increasing geopolitical risks are simultaneously presenting companies with new challenges.