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Reports Inflation rises moderately at the start of the year Inflation starts 2026 at +2.1 % and food becomes noticeably more expensive again Falling energy prices are slowing down inflation, while services remain a price driver.
Reports Germany has the oldest workers in the EU Germany has the oldest working population in the EU. According to the Federal Statistical Office, 16.1% of people are at risk of poverty.
Reports German GDP grows slightly in 2025 Slight growth in 2025: Germany's GDP rises by 0.2% after two years of recession Government share back above 50% for the first time!
News Economic signals in autumn 2025: production picks up, order situation stabilizes, services weaken slightly Renewable energies on record course: wind and solar power reach new highs. Real opportunities for green business models. Service revenues fall slightly, but digitalized business models remain in demand.
Reports Automotive industry records biggest job cuts in more than a decade Downward trend in the automotive industry: almost 49,000 fewer jobs than a year ago. Suppliers are exceptionally hard hit.
Reports Order backlog in the manufacturing sector stagnates Mechanical engineering weakens, consumer goods grow. Founders and start-ups between risk and opportunity.
Reports Sharp rise in regular insolvencies in July 2025 The number of regular insolvencies in Germany rose by 19.2% in July 2025 compared to the same month of the previous year. In May 2025, 2,036 corporate insolvencies were reported.
Reports Production down in June 2025, foreign trade stable Production at its lowest level since 2020. Energy-intensive industries under pressure. Founders should remain vigilant.
Reports Inflation in June 2025: further weakening of inflation in Germany Inflation falls slightly: in June 2025, the inflation rate was +2.0 Highest price increase in the services sector.
Reports German exports down in January 2025, imports up In January 2025, German exports fell by 2.5% compared to the previous month, while imports rose by 1.2%. The overall trade balance remains positive, but declining.

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