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Bureaucracy continues to burden Germany. The bureaucracy index developed by Professor Dr. Stefan Wagner from the University of Vienna, in collaboration with ESMT Berlin and the legal platform www.buzer.de, shows that the volume of federal legislation continues to rise and has reached a new all-time high.

ESMT Berlin has received significant funding from the German Foundation for Monument Protection (DSD) to support the ongoing restoration of the former GDR State Council building, now home to the international business school campus in Berlin. The DSD has provided donations totaling more than €1.8 million for the renovation of the building’s west wing, in keeping with its landmark status. A major portion of this of more than €1 million has been contributed by the Danish Villum Foundation, part of the Velux Foundations.

The Supervisory Board of ESMT Berlin has appointed Dr. Matthias Koch as managing director, Chief Operating Officer (COO), and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of ESMT, effective May 1, 2025. In his role as COO/CFO, he will be responsible for the business school’s financial strategy and operational functions, working closely with all departments to support the institution’s development.