New Social Market Economy Foundation

INSM
Berlin, Germany

The New Social Market Economy (INSM) initiative is an advocative think tank and lobby organization founded in 2000 by the employers’ association Gesamtmetall. Their aim is to transmit their public policy messages towards decision-makers and the general public. They believe that the willingness for liberal economic reforms should be increased, a business-friendly climate should be created and personal responsibility, competition and entrepreneurial freedom should be emphasized as positive values. In Germany, the initiative is known for their public relations work and their campaigns. In the past, some of their activities and campaigns have been repeatedly discussed controversially and have provoked public criticism.

Contact details

Website:
http://www.insm.de/

Address:
Georgenstraße 22, 10117 Berlin

Country:
Germany

Sub-region:
Western Europe

Areas of focus

Geographics of focus
Germany
Operating languages
English , German

Organisation details

Business model
For profit
Institutional affiliations
Industry-Private sector
Year founded
1999
Age (years)
New Social Market Economy Foundation
 26
Germany average
 39
Global average
 32
Founded by
Founders: Associations of employers of the metallurgical and electrical industry
Founder gender: Other entities
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Thorsten Alsleben
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2024): Thorsten Alsleben
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2023): Thorsten Alsleben
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2025
New Social Market Economy Foundation
 15
Germany average
 77
Global average
 88
2024
New Social Market Economy Foundation
 16
2023
New Social Market Economy Foundation
 9
% Female staff
2025
New Social Market Economy Foundation
 33%
Germany average
 52%
Global average
 50%
2023
New Social Market Economy Foundation
 22%
2019
New Social Market Economy Foundation
 40%
% Female researchers
2019
New Social Market Economy Foundation
 0%
Germany average
 42%
Global average
 35%

Organisational performance

Publications
2024
New Social Market Economy Foundation
 23
Germany average
 98
Global average
 58
2023
New Social Market Economy Foundation
 17
2022
New Social Market Economy Foundation
 13
Financials
2020
New Social Market Economy Foundation
 $7,927,150
Germany average
 $53,306,349
Global average
 $216,603,722

Social

Likes (2023)
New Social Market Economy Foundation
 217,713
Germany average
 11,467
Global average
 26,974
Likes (2022)
New Social Market Economy Foundation
 220,237
Likes (2021)
New Social Market Economy Foundation
 217,285
Followers (2025)
New Social Market Economy Foundation
 23,500
Germany average
 11,399
Global average
 19,917
Followers (2024)
New Social Market Economy Foundation
 22,300
Followers (2022)
New Social Market Economy Foundation
 21,722
Subscribers (2025)
New Social Market Economy Foundation
 2,710
Germany average
 3,568
Global average
 7,446
Subscribers (2024)
New Social Market Economy Foundation
 2,430
Subscribers (2023)
New Social Market Economy Foundation
 2,290
Followers (2025)
New Social Market Economy Foundation
 5,280
Germany average
 9,740
Global average
 18,648
Followers (2024)
New Social Market Economy Foundation
 3,081
Followers (2023)
New Social Market Economy Foundation
 2,512
Followers (2025)
New Social Market Economy Foundation
 10,000
Germany average
 18,171
Global average
 15,961
Followers (2024)
New Social Market Economy Foundation
 6,000
Followers (2022)
New Social Market Economy Foundation
 547

Data notes

Last updated: 05/03/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : Authenticated
Data sources consulted: Observatoire des Think Tanks Directory, Organisation´s website
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