German government announces 800 billion‑euro investment pledges by 2028
Chancellor Merz cites 800 billion euros in new corporate commitments, including Amazon’s 16 billion‑euro plan, at Berlin summit.
Key facts
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz said German companies pledged 800 billion euros in investments through 2028.
- Finance Minister Katherina Reiche reported 228 billion euros in pledges for projects over 100 million euros.
- Amazon announced 16 billion euros to be invested in Germany in 2027 for data centers and logistics.
- The summit attracted about 200 CEOs and launched a partnership with Nvidia.
- The event is part of the "Invest in Germany" conference held in Berlin.
The German federal government held an investment summit in Berlin on 20 October 2026 to promote the country as a business destination.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that companies have pledged 800 billion euros in investments through 2028, according to the Tagesschau report.
Finance Minister Katherina Reiche added that 228 billion euros have been committed for projects exceeding 100 million euros, as reported by Tagesschau.
Amazon announced a 16 billion‑euro investment for the next year, targeting data‑center expansion and logistics upgrades, according to Tagesschau and Die Welt.
The summit drew roughly 200 CEOs, and the government announced a partnership with Nvidia, as noted by Tagesschau.
Context
The summit, part of the "Invest in Germany" conference, was held in Berlin to attract foreign capital to German industry. It gathered about 200 CEOs and highlighted new partnerships.
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