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We represent the interests of the Bavarian industry and provide support through our expertise and experience, our partners and networks as well as through our projects, programmes and our comprehensive range of services.
Metal and Electrical Industry (M+E) Economic Survey for Bavaria – Summer 2025
The economic situation in the Bavarian M+E industry remains poor, but companies are growing more confident about future developments. This is shown by our current economic survey among 193 bayme vbm member companies with a total of 247,000 employees.
New “Visa integrity fee” for travelers to the United States
According to the recently enacted “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, there will be a new fee for nonimmigrant visa to the United States of at least 250 US-Dollar. The fee for the privileged ESTA is supposed to increase from 21 USD to 40 USD.
Omnibus I Directive: Draft report of the European Parliament
The European Parliament's rapporteur on the Omnibus I Directive has presented his draft report. Further relief for companies is proposed. For example, the obligation to report on sustainability should only apply to 3,000 employees or more.
Immediate Tax Investment Program to strengthen Germany as a business location
On July 11, 2025, the law for an immediate tax investment program to strengthen Germany as a business location has passed. We present the key elements.
About us
We represent the interests of the Bavarian industry and provide support through our expertise and experience, our partners and networks as well as through our projects, programmes and our comprehensive range of services.
We provide you with support that is result-oriented and tailored to your requirements. The points of contact are our ServiceCenters, which will support you in both word and deed.
In our event series, we provide new ideas, address current topics, and promote direct dialog between our members and high-profile representatives from political and governmental entities.
- Bayerische Wirtschaftsgespräche (Bavarian Business Talks)
- Vorsprung Bayern (Bavaria—One Step Ahead)
- Deutschland hat Zukunft (Strategy for Germany’s Future)
- Dialog International
