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News Germany's Startup Boom Defies the Crisis: Why the Statistics Seem to Tell Different Stories More corporate bankruptcies, fewer industrial jobs, and yet only 117 startup bankruptcies in the first half of 2026. Isn't that a contradiction?
Reports German Economy Shows Cautious Signs of Recovery: Industrial Orders and Services Are on the Rise German industry has surprised observers with rising order intake. In May, orders rose by 1.9 percent—driven primarily by large orders and the mechanical engineering sector.
Reports Germany's Economic Outlook: Inflation Is Falling, Consumer Spending Is Picking Up, but the Labor Market and Foreign Trade Are Sending Mixed Signals The German economy is sending mixed signals in the summer of 2026: While consumers are spending more again, geopolitical crises and a weaker labor market are weighing on the outlook. Here is our overview of the key...
Reports Inflation rises to 2.6 percent. Energy prices also drive up import costs significantly Inflation in Germany remains stubbornly above target, while import prices are rising at the fastest rate for more than three years. Above all, higher energy and input prices as a result of the tensions in the Middle...
Reports German economy in February: production down slightly, foreign trade up Production down slightly, exports up 3.6%, imports up 4.7%.
Reports Deficit reaches level of 2022 energy crisis Public financing deficit rises to 127.3 billion euros in 2025. All levels of government in the red at the same time for the first time in years.
News Inflation falls to 1.9 percent, exports start the year weaker In addition to inflation, foreign trade also got off to a weaker start to the year. German exports fell in January, but the surplus still increased.
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!

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