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Economic Gloom Gives Finance Minister Klingbeil More Room to Borrow
Poor economic prospects for Germany are giving Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) more flexibility regarding new borrowing. According…
German Economic Sentiment Continues to Decline ZEW Survey Shows
The Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) reported on Tuesday from Mannheim that the German economic expectations survey…
German Industry Boosts Investment Plans Signaling Strong Economic Confidence
Companies across Germany have revised upwards their investment plans for the current year. According to the Ifo Institute…
BDI Chief Demands Major Economic Reforms From Merz And Government
Tanja Gönner, the managing director of BDI, called on Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) and the federal government…
Family Business Leader Demands Merz Show Stronger Leadership Against Economic Slump
Given the slowing growth and declining investments, Marie-Christine Ostermann, president of the “Die Familienunternehmer” association, called on Federal…
German Industry Warns Lingering Economic Troubles Despite Ceasefire
Despite a ceasefire in the Iran conflict, the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) has issued warnings…
DIW President Warns Iran War Truce Isn’t Peace Foresees Economic Risks
Marcel Fratzscher, head of the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW), warned about the possibility of renewed escalation…
Economic Expert Warns Against Fuel Price Caps and Increased Commuting Allowances
Michael Hüther, director of the employer-affiliated Institute of the German Economy (IW), advised against implementing price caps on…
German Employers Fear Economic Downturn Looms Large
The majority of German companies anticipate a further downturn in the economy. According to a survey conducted by…
Economic Expert Warns Business Leaders Shun AfD Politics
Marcel Fratzscher, President of the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW), has warned business leaders against becoming too…
SPD‑Linked Think Tank Unveils Bold Economic Growth Reform Package
A think‑tank closely aligned with the SPD, the Department for Future (Dezernat Zukunft), has released an extensive plan…
Three Quarters Oppose Federal Plan to Abolish Holiday Amid Economic Hopes
The proposal by the federal government to abolish a public holiday in order to stimulate the economy is…
German Economic Institutes Slash GDP Growth Forecast to 0.6 Percent for 2024
Leading German economic research institutes now predict a markedly weaker growth for the domestic economy than previously thought.…
Economic Experts Fear Oil Prices Could Reach $180 a Barrel Amid Ongoing Iran Conflict
With the Iran war still raging, energy experts warn that prices could rise sharply. Manuel Frondel, a power‑sector…
DGB Urges 10-Year Extension of Industrial Electricity Cuts Amid Economic Stress
In light of the persistently tense economic climate, the German Confederation of Trade Unions (Deutscher Gewerkschaftsbund, DGB) has…
Reiche Warns Of Economic Fallout If Iran War Prolongs
German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) warned that the ongoing war in Iran could have significant economic repercussions.…
CDU Economic Council Urges Electricity Tax Cut Amid Iran War Energy Price Surge
In light of rising energy prices caused by the Iran conflict, the CDU’s Economic Council reminds the government…
East German Firms More Unhappy With German Economic Policy Than West German Companies
Companies in East Germany are less satisfied with the federal government’s economic policy than those in the West,…
German Economic Institute Urges Compensation Tariffs Against China to Counter Unfair Competition
In the effort to counter the growing dominance of the Chinese economy, the Institute for German Economic Research…
CDU Economic Council Calls for New Federalism Commission as Municipal Finances Crumble
The CDU Economic Council has called for a new federalism commission amid severe financial problems faced by local…
Germany Cabinet Nominates Gabriel Felbermayr as New Economic Expert for National Development Review
The German federal government has proposed appointing Gabriel Felbermayr to the Advisory Council on the Economic Outlook. On Wednesday…
New Economic Adviser Considers Fuel Price Caps to Stem Inflation Risk from Iran War
Gabriel Felbermayr, Austria’s new economics secretary, says that he is not ruling out upper limits for gasoline prices at…
DIHK Warns of Rising Economic Risks as Iran War Worsens and German Gas Stores Run Low
DiHK President Peter Adrian has expressed concern about the economic risks posed by the Iran conflict, particularly the…
Green Party Unveils New Economic Blueprint Boasting 5-Cent Energy Prices To Close Deal With Business
One year after the tough defeat in the federal election, the Greens aim to heal the rift between…
Economists Warn of Big Economic Fallout for Europe If Iran War Spreads
Economists warn of significant economic fallout for Europe if the conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States…
Borge Brende Resigns as World Economic Forum Leader Amid Epstein Scandal
Former Norwegian foreign minister Borge Brende announced on Thursday that he is stepping down as president and CEO of…
German Construction Orders Surge 6.8% in 2025, Reflecting Strong Economic Momentum!
The real inflow of orders in Germany’s construction main trade rose by 6.8 percent in 2025 compared with the…
Ulrike Malmendier Ousted from Economic Role Term Not Renewed
The term of Ulrike Malmendier as economic expert is apparently not being renewed. According to the “Handelsblatt”-reporting the…
Steinbrück Blames Ministers for Lack of State Reform Vision Calls for Revamp of Germanys Core Systems amid Security and Economic Pressures
Former SPD finance minister and co‑founder of the Initiative for a Functional State, Peer Steinbrück, has called on the…
Greens Launch Economic Council Featuring EON And Commerzbank Representatives
The Greens’ parliamentary group has created a new economic advisory board. About 50 managers, directors and founders are…
CDU Economic Council Urges Stricter Debt Brake
The economic council of the CDU is urging a stricter debt‑breake system. Economist Lars Feld, chair of the scientific…
German Economic Outlook Slips Slightly in Feb 2026 ZEW Survey
The ZEW economic expectations survey for Germany showed a slight decline in February 2026. The index fell to…
Amthor Cheers Merz’s Economic Pressure Strategy Against the US
Philipp Amthor, a member of the CDU board and parliamentary state secretary, said that it is appropriate that…
Röttgen Urges Stronger European Defence and Economic Competitiveness at Munich Security Conference
At the Munich Security Conference, CDU foreign‑policy spokesman Norbert Röttgen urged Europe to strengthen both its own defence…
German Firms Rate Government Economic Policy Poorly in Latest Survey
German companies give the government’s economic policy a poor overall rating. On average they assign a grade of 4.2…
DIW President Calls Söder’s One-Hour Extra Work Plan Populist Facing Economic Backlash
Economists have criticised CSU leader Markus Söder’s proposal to add an extra hour of work each week. DIW president…
CDA Slams CDU Economic Council Drastic Cuts to Unemployment and Health Benefits
The Christian Democratic Employees’ Union of Germany (CDA) strongly condemned proposals from the CDU’s Economic Council that call…
Social Association Germany Calls CDU Economic Council’s Worker Agenda Unfair and Disturbing
The Social Association Germany (SoVD) has rejected a paper from the CDU’s Economic Council, titled “Agenda for Workers”…
CDU Economic Council Pushes for Workers Agenda Strikes Harder on Berlin
The CDU’s Economic Council has stepped up pressure on the federal government, demanding a new “Agenda for workers”.…
Germany Anticipates 1% Economic Growth in 2026
The federal government projects the German economy to grow by 1 % in 2026, confirmed by Deputy Minister‑Spokesperson Steffen…
German Government Unveils Six‑Point Plan To Combat Economic Downturn
The German federal government plans to tackle the current economic crisis with reforms across six distinct areas, according…
Greens Slam CDU’s Economic Policy Just Before 2026 Annual Report Debut by Minister Katherina Reiche
Shortly before minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) is set to present the 2026 annual economic report, the Greens deliver a…
CDU Skips Vote on Redefining Climate Neutrality in February Emphasizes Green Goals While Safeguarding Economic Competitiveness
The CDU will not vote at its February plenary meeting on whether to dilute the definition of climate…
EU and India Finalize Historic Trade Deal Strengthening Economic Ties
The European Union and India have concluded negotiations on a free‑trade agreement, the EU Commission announced on Tuesday.…
CDU Economic Wing Opposes Part‑Time Rights Stirs Party Backlash
The CDU’s economic wing has proposed removing the fundamental right to part‑time work, a move that has drawn…
CDU Economic Wing Aims to Do Away With Part‑Time Work Rights
The economic wing of the CDU plans to abolish the statutory right to part‑time work. At the party’s…
Merz Skips Trump’s Peace Council Launch at Davos World Economic Forum
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) will not attend the founding ceremony of U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Peace Council”…
ZEW Economic Outlook Soars in January 2026 as Analysts and Investors Optimise Views
“2026 could mark a turning point” ZEW President Achim Wambach commented on the current results. “Despite the positive…
Germany Sees Slight Economic Growth in 2025
Germany’s economy registered a marginal increase in 2025, a tentative recovery following two years of recession, according to…
East West Economic Gap Persists
A leading German economist is calling for a fundamental shift in Germany’s approach to bridging the economic gap…
Truck Traffic Surges Signals Economic Boost
Rising Truck Mileage Signals Potential Economic Shift in Germany Data released Friday by the Federal Logistics and Mobility…
Business Advisors Weather Economic Slump
Despite a sluggish German economy, the consulting, legal and auditing sectors are demonstrating remarkable resilience and even optimism,…
Birkenmaier Appointment Sparks Economic Hope
The German Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) parliamentary group’s economic wing has lauded the recent personnel shift…
Iran Protests Intensify Amid Economic Crisis
The ongoing protests across Iran, sparked by soaring inflation and a deteriorating economic climate, have intensified, escalating into…
Schweitzer Urges Economic Boost for Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate’s Minister President Alexander Schweitzer has issued a stark warning to the German federal government, urging a renewed…
Job Cuts Loom Economic Outlook Bleak
A pervasive sense of fragility continues to grip the German economy, with a new survey revealing widespread expectations…
Germany Fears Policy Delay Risks Economic Growth
The President of the Ifo Institute, Clemens Fuest, has launched a blistering critique of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government,…
German Imports Plunge Sparking Economic Shift
Germany’s import prices declined by 1.9% in November 2025 compared to the previous year, marking the most substantial…
Globalization Boosts Women’s Economic Progress
A new study from the Ifo Institute suggests a complex and potentially beneficial relationship between globalization and gender…
Germany Faces Stark Economic Downturn
The German industrial landscape is facing a prolonged structural crisis, according to a stark warning issued by Peter…
German Economic Outlook Brightens
Germany’s economic outlook has unexpectedly brightened according to the latest ZEW (Centre for European Economic Research) survey released…
Industry Fears Economic Backlash
A growing wave of frustration is engulfing the German business community, with the President of the Federation of…
Germany Sees Economic Stability
The German government’s assessment of the nation’s economic trajectory, released in its December monthly report from the Federal…
Germany Links Welfare Reform to Economic Boost
A political impasse is brewing within the German government regarding the planned overhaul of the Bürgergeld (citizen’s allowance)…
OECD Flags Persistent Economic Risks
The global economy has demonstrated surprising resilience this year, but underlying vulnerabilities persist, according to the latest economic…
Krone Cuts Jobs Amid Economic Strain
The Krone Group, a major German manufacturer of trailers and agricultural machinery based in Spelle, Lower Saxony, is…
Business Leaders Risk Economic Backlash
North Rhine-Westphalia’s Economics Minister, Mona Neubaur of the Green Party, has issued a stark warning to the Association…
SPD Axes Funding for Elite Economic Summit
The practice of public funding for the Ludwig Erhard Summit is facing mounting criticism from within Germany’s political…
German Startup Surge Signals Economic Boost
Germany’s economic landscape is exhibiting a paradoxical trend, revealing both burgeoning entrepreneurial activity and a concerning rise in…
Euro Digital Plans Face Economic Pushback
The European Central Bank’s (ECB) plans for a digital euro are facing increasing scrutiny, with prominent economists questioning…
Job Review Sparks Economic Debate
A growing reliance on “Mini-Jobs” or part-time positions earning a capped income, is prompting renewed scrutiny within the…
Industry Leaders Warn SPD Hindering Economic Shift
Germany’s largest employers’ association for the metal and electrical industries, Gesamtmetall, is increasingly characterizing the Social Democratic Party…
Germany Eyes Bolivia Economic Boost
Germany’s Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, underscored the significance of his imminent meeting with Bolivia’s newly installed government, framing…
Germany Needs Bigger Economic Overhaul
Germany faces a deepening economic malaise, demanding a radical overhaul of government policy that transcends the current coalition…
Berlin Economist Urges Bold Economic Shift
Berlin’s Social Science Center for Research has issued a stark warning to the German government, urging a fundamental…
Germany Faces Economic Concerns Again
Germany’s economic malaise has resurfaced in stark terms, with leading economist Daniel Stelter reviving the unflattering comparison of…
Germany Flags Weak Economic Outlook
The German government’s latest economic indicators paint a sobering picture, revealing a continued lack of economic recovery in…
Tech Talent Scarcity Signals Economic Shift
Shifting Sands: German Job Market Signals Economic Malaise and AI Disruption A protracted downturn in the German economy…
EU Debt Plans Spark Economic Concerns
A newly released study from the Institute for Economic Research (IW) is raising serious concerns about the European…
Domestic Demand Sparks Economic Uptick
The German government has projected a modest economic recovery for the current year, according to a recently released…
Merz Promises Germany’s Economic Rebound
Germany aims to regain its position as a leading economic power, Chancellor Friedrich Merz affirmed following a two-day…
East West Economic Gap Persists
Thirty-five years after German reunification, the economic gap between eastern and western Germany remains stubbornly persistent, according to…
Macron Defends France’s Economic Strength
President Emmanuel Macron has dismissed concerns regarding France’s financial stability, asserting that the nation remains a solid and…
East Germans Fear Economic Decline
A recent survey reveals a palpable sense of economic pessimism among supporters of several political parties in eastern…
Economic Woes Hit Workplace Morale
A recent survey by the Institute of German Economics (IW Köln) has revealed a correlation between a company’s…
Global Uncertainty Fuels Economic Slowdown
New data from the Ifo Institute reveals a contraction in economic output across fourteen of Germany’s sixteen federal…
Mittelstand Fears Economic Neglect
Leading representatives of Germany’s Mittelstand – the country’s renowned small and medium-sized enterprises – are voicing significant concerns…
German Economic Outlook Holds Steady
The Center for European Economic Research (ZEW) released its September 2024 survey indicating a stabilization in German economic…
Economic Slowdown Threatens German Budget
Concerns are mounting over potential risks to Germany’s budget as the parliamentary debate on the upcoming fiscal year…
Germany France Agree New Economic Plan
Germany and France have reached an agreement on a joint economic agenda, revealed during a ministerial council meeting…
Nine in Ten Germans Feel Job Secure Despite Economic Concerns
Despite ongoing economic challenges in Germany, a significant majority of employees currently feel secure in their jobs, according…
US Stocks Climb Despite Economic Concerns
US equity markets experienced gains on Thursday, closing with positive results across major indexes. The Dow Jones Industrial…
Eurozone Giants Plan Economic Overhaul
Leading economists from Germany and France have jointly developed a reform agenda for Europe’s two largest economies, at…
German DAX Slides Awaiting US Economic News
European markets experienced a subdued trading session Tuesday, with the DAX exhibiting cautious movement. Around midday, the German…
German Economic Advisor Criticizes Government Spending Plans
Germany’s leading economic advisor, Monika Schnitzer, has publicly critiqued the current coalition government’s budgetary and economic policies, voicing…
Merz Links Economic Strength to Foreign Policy Focus
Chancellor Friedrich Merz addressed the challenges and priorities of his administration during a speech at the CDU party…
German Leaders Demand Reforms To End Economic Crisis
Leading business executives and prominent economists are voicing concerns that Germany risks prolonged economic stagnation without significant structural…
German Economic Slowdown Hits IT Jobs
A recent study by the Cologne Institute for Economic Research (IW) indicates a growing impact of Germany’s subdued…
Faster Depreciation Fuels Economic Growth
A leading German economic research institute is advocating for the permanent implementation of accelerated depreciation allowances, currently available…
Dax Steady Eyes Economic Data
German stock market’s benchmark DAX index exhibited minimal movement at the start of trading Tuesday. Around 9:30 AM…