Day: December 16, 2024

Commerce sector companies must be eligible for R&D subsidies to increase productivity

The labour needs of the commerce sector will change significantly in the coming years. Digitalisation and the green transition in particular are shaping the work tasks of the sector and require employees to have a higher level of competence. R&D subsidies would help commerce sector companies to create employment. Increasing the amount of higher education graduates and work-related immigration is also key to solving the skills shortage.