Germany's Economic Challenges: A Nation in Recession
Germany's economy has contracted for two consecutive quarters, sparking recession fears amid political uncertainty ahead of a snap election. Factors such as high energy costs, trade tensions, and uncertain economic prospects have contributed to its stagnation,
German economy shrinks by 0.2% in fourth quarter, more than expected
The German economy shrank by 0.2% in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to preliminary data released by Germany’s statistics office Destatis on Thursday.
France, Germany stall eurozone growth in fourth quarter
Eurozone growth slowed to a halt in the fourth quarter last year, dragged by contractions in major powers Germany and France which were held back by economic headwinds and political instability. At one end of the eurozone spectrum Spain saw its economy expand by 3.
Revised figures show German economy shrank by 0.2% in fourth quarter
The German economy shrank more than expected in the fourth quarter of 2024, as gross domestic product (GDP) fell by 0.2%, final figures released by the Federal Statistical Office show. The figures were a downward revision of 0.
Germany slashes economic growth expectations to 0.3% ahead of February election
The German government slashed its gross domestic product expectations Wednesday, saying it was now forecasting just 0.3% growth in 2025.
Germany lowers 2025 economic growth forecast to meagre 0.3%
Germany on Wednesday lowered its 2025 growth forecast to 0.3%, down from 1.1%, as the country's stagnant economy continues to struggle. Economy Minister Robert Habeck announced the new gross domestic product (GDP) estimate in a presentation of the government's annual economic report in Berlin.
Germany's recession fears return ahead of election
The German economy contracted more than expected in the final quarter of last year, reigniting recession fears as Europe's ...
While Germany and France are drowning in recession, the leader in GDP growth is emerging in the EU
According to the results of last year, Poland's GDP grew by 2.9%. A clear acceleration is visible — a year earlier, experts ...
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Germany to present revised 2025 GDP forecast with growth of just 0.3%
Germany is to present a revised economic forecast for 2025 on Wednesday, with gross domestic product (GDP) expected to grow ...
ECB cuts interest rates again as German economy teeters on recession
The European Central Bank cut interest rates again on Thursday after separate data showed economic stagnation, led by contraction in Germany and France.
Germany’s omerta on the debt brake is costing it dearly
The country’s fiscal rules stifle much-needed investment and create perverse incentives for its European partners ...
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How do Germany's leading political parties plan to fix the economy and boost jobs?
The Bundestag will be re-elected in a few weeks in the middle of a recession that Germany just can't seem to shake. So what kind of economic policies are the parties proposing?
DAX record underlines Germany’s vulnerability
Germany has been in recession for two years and yet the German bourse has outperformed all major European stock markets ...
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Euro Zone Yield Fluctuations Hint at Economic Challenges
Euro zone yields declined due to weak economic data and anticipation of a European Central Bank meeting likely to cut rates.