Berlin. The expert commission on "Competition and Artificial Intelligence", appointed by Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs, has concluded its work and presented key policy recommendations to strengthen Germany and Europe as a hub for AI.
Germany's AI Commission Unveils Bold Plan to Lead Industrial Revolution
Federal Economics Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) stated in Berlin on Tuesday that industrial artificial intelligence represents "an opportunity to shape the next industrial revolution from Germany." She emphasized that AI could boost productivity, create new business models, and enhance competitiveness.
Meanwhile, Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger (CDU) described the final report as "a clear mandate to press ahead with determination." He argued that AI innovation must be "unleashed" rather than stifled by excessive regulation, warning that Europe must not become "world champion in regulation" while others dominate global markets. Rupprecht Podszun, chair of the commission, stressed that the critical question is whether Germany and Europe will lead the next wave of AI innovation—or fall into dependence on powerful corporations.
Established in October 2025, the commission identified five key action areas over the course of its meetings and developed concrete recommendations, including: - Building a sovereign AI infrastructure, - Transforming the Germany Fund into a long-term state-backed "German Future Capital" fund, and - Simplifying data protection rules.
The proposals are intended to inform the federal government's future economic and digital policy decisions.
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