In a recent study commissioned by VDAI Verlags- und Veranstaltungsgesellschaft mbH, DIW Econ evaluated how the scope for action in the gaming machine industry has developed over the last 30 years. Entitled ’40 Pfennig Höchsteinsatz – Die Automatenwirtschaft zwischen Regulierung und ökonomischen Trends seit 1993 – Update 2025′ (40 Pfennig Maximum Bet: The Vending Machine Industry between Regulation and Economic Trends since 1993 – Update 2025), the study describes the latest developments in the industry’s economic environment, including sharp rises in energy and personnel costs, as well as the renewed expansion of illegal gaming machines.
Regional economic effects of the energy transition in the Hanover region
The energy transition is a powerful economic driver for the Hanover region. A study by DIW Econ shows that an ambitious energy transition by 2035 would result in additional investments of around €24.9 billion, €14.3 billion of which would directly benefit the Hanover region. This could generate around €9.5 billion in gross value added and create an average of around 4,100 jobs. Local budgets would also benefit significantly, with projected additional tax revenues of around €470 million.
The potential for creating value from wind energy in Germany.
This study by DIW Econ shows that innovative technology could create thousands of jobs and contribute to the energy transition.
The study, commissioned by Airborne Wind Europe, shows that airborne wind energy (AWE) offers significant economic opportunities for Germany. It has the potential to accelerate the energy transition, provide new industrial impetus, and generate high-quality employment opportunities.
TU Dresden – Driver for Business, Innovation and Growth
With around 30,000 students from 125 countries, 17 faculties and 119 degree programs, TU Dresden is one of the leading technical universities in Germany. As a University of Excellence and part of the DRESDEN-concept alliance, it drives innovation and strengthens Saxony as a business location through research cooperations and spin-offs.
The economic impact of Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin is much more than just one of Europe’s leading medical institutions. Treating almost one million cases annually, it is ranked sixth in the 2024 World’s Best Hospitals list. It sets standards in the field of high-performance university medicine and accounts for 30% of all intensive care capacity in the German capital. As well as providing excellent healthcare, Charité plays a leading global role in life sciences research and is considered a driver of innovation in medicine. With approximately 10,800 enrolled students and trainees, it is also one of the largest educational institutions in the region, making a decisive contribution in view of demographic change and the increasing shortage of skilled workers in the healthcare sector. But what concrete economic impetus does Charité provide for Berlin and beyond? How does it contribute to regional value creation? What role do research, teaching and knowledge transfer play in economic development?