€500bn for infrastructure and defence: Why it’s a gamechanger for European industry

Date: 21 Mar 2025

Germany is breaking a longstanding taboo — but what does it mean for European industry and investors?

Germany has approved a historic investment package of €500bn to modernize infrastructure, defence and strategic industries. It is the largest public investment programme the country has seen in decades. But what does this mean for European industry and for investors?

The loosening of debt constraints and these massive investments are expected to reboot Germany’s stagnant economy, with knockon benefits for industry and logistics across Europe. Higher demand for industrial real estate and infrastructure projects will create new business opportunities for companies and investors throughout the region.

Croatia — an emerging logistics and industrial hub — stands to benefit from increased trade activity and expanded supply chains. Growing needs for logistics centres and manufacturing capacity will put further pressure on the development of industrial real estate in the region, reinforcing Croatia’s longterm investment potential.

Our Sympatia projects in Zagreb and Rijeka respond directly to the rising demand for modern industrial space in Croatia — a country increasingly central to European logistics.

Industrial real estate is more than an investment opportunity: it is a foundational pillar for sustainable growth of businesses and their supply chains. It creates value not just for investors but also for the tenants who rely on efficient, modern facilities.