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“Taxing financial markets, promoting research and development, and mobilising investments: that means learning our lessons from the financial market crisis and changing our focus.” quote by Frank-Walter Steinmeier
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“Taxing financial markets, promoting research and development, and mobilising investments: that means learning our lessons from the financial market crisis and changing our focus.”

Frank-Walter Steinmeier

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Source Speech: Economic Policy Address, Germany, 2023

Learning from past crises to redirect policy toward research, development, and investment.

In simple terms: Use crises to shift focus to innovation and funding.

Key Takeaway

Redirect policy toward innovation.

Themes

economics policy innovation investment crisis response

Mood

determined strategic

Type

policy strategic

When to use this quote

  • government budgeting
  • R&D funding
  • private investment strategies

Key Concepts

public finance risk management strategic planning

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we balance immediate needs with long‑term innovation?
  • What mechanisms ensure lessons are institutionalized?
A Different Perspective

Challenges include political resistance and short‑term pressures.

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