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We represent the interests of the Bavarian industry and provide support through our expertise and experience, our partners and networks as well as through our projects, programmes and our comprehensive range of services.
Vocational Training Situation in the Bavarian Metal and Electrical Industries (M+E)
In 2025, the number of newly concluded training contracts in the M+E industries is expected to fall by 3.8 percent. The economic situation and the lack of (suitable) applicants are making themselves felt. However, from the perspective of young people, the training situation remains good.
Metal and Electrical Industries (M+E) Economic Survey for Bavaria – Summer 2025
The economic situation in the Bavarian M+E industries remains poor, but companies are growing more confident about future developments. This is shown by our current economic survey among 193 bayme vbm member companies with a total of 247,000 employees.
Remuneration in Bavaria – A Sector Comparison
We have compiled the salaries in the most important sectors in Bavaria (Germany) for you. In 2024, the average gross annual salaries with special payments were between 39,447 euros in the hospitality industry and 92,261 euros in information and communication.
New “Visa integrity fee” for travelers to the United States
According to the recently enacted “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, there will be a new fee for nonimmigrant visa to the United States of at least 250 US-Dollar. The fee for the privileged ESTA is supposed to increase from 21 USD to 40 USD.
About us
We represent the interests of the Bavarian industry and provide support through our expertise and experience, our partners and networks as well as through our projects, programmes and our comprehensive range of services.
We provide you with support that is result-oriented and tailored to your requirements. The points of contact are our ServiceCenters, which will support you in both word and deed.
In our event series, we provide new ideas, address current topics, and promote direct dialog between our members and high-profile representatives from political and governmental entities.
- Bayerische Wirtschaftsgespräche (Bavarian Business Talks)
- Vorsprung Bayern (Bavaria—One Step Ahead)
- Deutschland hat Zukunft (Strategy for Germany’s Future)
- Dialog International
