Summer Interview on Current Website with Winfried Kretschmann: Individuals Need to "Move"
In an interview on our website's current summer issue, Winfried Kretschmann, Minister President of Baden-Württemberg and a member of the Greens party, called for a "jolt" to go through society as he takes a proactive approach to address the economic situation in the region.
Kretschmann urged people to "roll up their sleeves and get to work" to improve Baden-Württemberg's economic standing, which has been impacted by a recent recession in 2024. Despite the region's status as a strong and innovative economic hub, contributing over 15% to Germany's GDP with a total of 650.2 billion euros in 2024, it has experienced flat economic growth in 2025 with recovery expected in 2026.
Consumer price inflation in the region rose slightly to 2.3% in mid-2025, indicating some localized economic pressures. However, Kretschmann is optimistic about the future and is emphasizing innovation and a strengthened startup culture to advance the state’s economy.
Kretschmann supports initiatives like the NXTGN Startup Factory, which aims to foster over 300 deep-tech startups and facilitate collaborations between startups and SMEs, focusing on applied deep technology to drive future competitiveness. This reflects a broader strategy to push cross-sectional technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum technology, GreenTech, and Industry 4.0 to sustain strong economic growth through new products, services, and sustainable development in Baden-Württemberg.
The current economic situation in Baden-Württemberg, known as the car-land, is tense, but Kretschmann aims to bring the region back to the forefront. The interview with the Minister President discusses the need for action to improve the economic situation in Baden-Württemberg and provides sharing options for content on WhatsApp, Facebook, messaging service X, and email.
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- In the interview, Winfried Kretschmann, the Minister President of Baden-Württemberg and a Green party member, emphasized the need for innovation and a stronger startup culture to address the economic challenges faced by the region, accounting for over 15% of Germany's GDP.
- Kretschmann also supports initiatives like the NXTGN Startup Factory, which focuses on fostering deep-tech startups and promoting collaborations between startups and SMEs, as part of a broader strategy to advance the region's economic growth through cross-sectional technologies.
- The interview highlights Kretschmann's call for action to improve the economic situation in Baden-Württemberg, known for its powerful business and finance sector, and discusses the role of policy-and-legislation and politics in shaping the region's future.
