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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.

News
Startupnews KW 10 - 2025
Radical Dot receives 2.7 million euros. Proxima Fusion presents concept for commercial fusion power plant. Netto opts for invisium. Alexander Dokters joins Rivean Capital. Epoch Biodesign with 18.3 million US dollars...

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Producer prices in December 2024 +0.8% - Slight year-on-year inflation
Stable prices with differences. Energy prices drove producer prices down overall in 2024. However, capital and consumer goods recorded significant increases in some cases.

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High age structure in shortage occupations
In the real estate and housing sector, the proportion of employees aged 55 and over is 33%, which indicates a considerable need for replacement.

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Number of people in employment reaches new high in 2024
Service sector drives employment growth. While the service sector will see growth in 2024, employment figures in manufacturing and construction will decline.

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Inflation rate in November 2024 rises to 2.2 percent
Core inflation at 3.0%. Services remain price drivers, energy dampens inflation. Service prices drive inflation to 2.2 % in November 2024

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20% of German companies will be using AI technologies in 2024
48% of companies with over 250 employees rely on AI, while small companies have some catching up to do.
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