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Minijobs Axed Economy Risks
A prominent voice within Germany’s economic policy landscape is cautioning against the proposed elimination of “Minijobs” the country’s…
Economy Sees Slight Growth Boost for 2025
Germany’s independent panel of economic advisors has revised upward its growth forecast for the current year, signaling a…
German Economy Outlook Dims
Germany’s economic outlook, as reflected in the ZEW’s November 2024 survey, reveals a nuanced picture of cautious optimism…
German Economy Remains Cautious
The recent tentative agreement between the United States and China, aimed at easing export restrictions on rare earth…
Boomer Retirements Threaten German Economy
The German economy faces a looming crisis stemming from the retirement of the Baby Boomer generation, according to…
Military Spending Boosts German Economy
The Hesse State Premier, Boris Rhein, has called for an end to the ongoing debate surrounding inheritance tax,…
German Economy Sees Slight Growth Boost
Leading German economic research institutes have modestly revised upwards their forecast for economic growth this year. The updated…
Germany’s Economy Stuck Faces Slow Recovery
Germany’s economic recovery remains sluggish, according to a new autumn forecast released by the Institute for Economic Research…
German Economy Slowdown Forecast for Next Year
The Leibniz Institute for Economic Research Halle (IWH) has released its autumn forecast, projecting global production to increase…
German Economy Shrinks More Than Expected
Germany’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) decreased by 0.3 percent in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the…
German Economy Faces Stagnation This Year
Following a sharper-than-initially-estimated contraction in the German economy during the second quarter, economic advisor Veronika Grimm has expressed…
German Economy Reliant on Red Sea Trade Route
Approximately ten percent of all imports to Germany arrive by sea via the Red Sea – encompassing the…
Germany Targets Shadow Economy Crackdown
The German government is set to intensify efforts to combat undeclared work, with a draft bill approved by…
EU Economy Shows Slight Growth
Eurostat data released this week indicates a slowdown in economic growth across the European Union during the second…
German Economy Sees Slight Growth Boost
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slightly revised upward its global economic growth forecasts, including a modest adjustment…
German Economy Sees Limited Boost
German businesses reported a slight improvement in sentiment during July, according to data released Friday by the Ifo…
Boomer Boost Economy Extra Jobs
A recent study reveals a significant rise in the number of individuals receiving pensions who remain employed. According…
German Economy Sees Mixed Signals After Government Shift
The newly formed German government has laid important groundwork in security policy, according to Ifo Institute President Clemens…
Rhine Low Water Could Hurt Economy
Concerns are growing that persistent low water levels in the Rhine River, Germany’s most crucial inland waterway, could…
Jobs Vanish Germany’s Economy in Crisis
Germany’s labour market showed stability in May 2025, with employment figures remaining largely consistent month-on-month. Provisional data released…
SHOCK Inflation Plunge German Economy Saved
The rate of annual consumer price increases in Germany has seen a slight moderation in June 2025, according…
German Imports Plunge Shockwaves Through Economy
German import prices decreased by 1.1 percent in May 2025 compared to the same month the previous year,…
German Retail Sales PLUMMET Shockwaves Hit Economy
German retail sales experienced a decline in May 2025, according to preliminary data released by the Federal Statistical…
Green Party Leader Threatens to Upend German Economy
Germany’s Green Party Leader Urges Minimum Wage of 15 Euros Germany’s Green Party leader, Felix Banaszak, has called…
Budget Boom: Germany’s Economy to Get a Much-Needed Boost?
Economic Boost Expected from Germany’s New Federal Government Budget The German economy could receive a significant boost from…
SPD’s Politicization of Pay Threatens Saxony’s Economy?
German Politician Warns Against Politicizing Minimum Wage Sachsen-Anhalt’s Minister-President Reiner Haseloff, a member of the Christian Democratic Union…
Index Soars as Economy Gains Confidence!
German Businesses Show Signs of Improvement in June, Ifo Index Reveals Germany’s business climate index, as measured by…
Draft Law Takes First Step Towards a Stronger Economy
Germany’s Industry and Trade Association Welcomes Infrastructure and Climate Neutrality Fund Bill Germany’s Industry and Trade Association (DIHK)…
Germany’s Economy Under Fire as Tariff Binding Law Sparks Fury
A proposed law on tariff conformity, planned by German Federal Labor Minister Bärbel Bas, has sparked intense opposition…
Germany on High Alert as Strait of Hormus Becomes a Flashpoint for Global Economy
Germany Warns of Potential Trade Disruptions Amid Tensions in the Middle East Germany’s government is cautioning against the…
ELECTRICITY REVOLUTION: Saxon PM Demands a Fixed Price of 5-9 Cents per kWh to Save the German Economy
German State Premier Demands Cap on Industrial Electricity Prices The premier of the German state of Saxony, Michael…
Crafts: The Backbone of Germany’s Economy?
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier Emphasizes the Importance of the Crafts for the German Economy German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier…
German Economy to Surge 0.4% in 2025?
Economic Forecasts Revising Upward for Germany and the Eurozone The Leibniz Institute for Economic Research in Halle (IWH)…
Ifo Institute Sees Economy Bouncing Back
The German economy is expected to experience a moderate upswing, according to the latest forecast from the Ifo…
Red Flag for Economy?
According to the latest data, the traffic performance of heavy goods vehicles with at least four axles on…
Economists Slam ‘Investment Booster’ as Insufficient to Revive German Economy
Economists Criticize Investment Package as Insufficient to Revive German Economy Leading economists have expressed skepticism about the investment…
CDU’s Radical Plan to Slash State’s Share in Germany’s Economy
Germany’s CDU Economic Wing Seeks to Cap State’s Share of GDP at 45% The economic wing of Germany’s…
766 Million Euro Hole in German Economy
A recent report by the German Customs Office has revealed a significant increase in the financial damage caused…
Corporate Tax Cuts Won’t Save the Economy, But a Step Back in Civilization is Real
A top union official has expressed skepticism over the German government’s plan to reduce the corporate tax burden,…
Tariff Tornado: Europe’s Economy at Risk of Devastation
Washington’s Tariffs Threaten to Have Far-Reaching Consequences, Warns Bremen’s Chief Executive Bremen’s government leader, Andreas Bovenschulte of the…
EU Economy in Jeopardy as Dax Plummets.
Financial Markets in Turmoil as US President Announces Tariffs on EU Products The German Dax index closed the…
Trump’s Suicidal Blow to American Research and Economy?
German politician Karl Lauterbach, chair of the Research Committee in the German Bundestag, has strongly condemned the US…
Germany’s Economy Bounces Back to Life?
German Business Sentiment Index Shows Slight Improvement in May The German business climate has shown a slight improvement,…
Fix Work-Life Balance to Save the Economy!
Economist Urges Increased Workforce, Higher Retirement Age In a recent interview, renowned economist Martin Werding emphasized the need…
A Boon for the Economy, or a Trumped-Up Claim?
German Minister-Designate Sees Defense Spending Boost as Economic Boon for Germany In a recent interview with the German…
Economy Minister Slams Uncontrolled Renewable Energy Expansion
Bundeswirtschaftsministerin Katherina Reiche (CDU) has expressed concerns over an unrestricted expansion of renewable energy sources. In an interview…
More Reform Courage” for Germany’s Economy
Christian Dürr Elected as New President of FDP Christian Dürr, a former FDP Fraktion Chief, has been elected…
SPD’s Bärbel Bas Proposes Double Budget for 2025/26 to Boost Economy and Create Job Security
Former German Bundestag President Bärbel Bas (SPD) has proposed a dual budget for 2025/2026 and a later start…
Trade Wars Threaten Global Economy, Warns IWF Chief Kristalina Georgieva
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the global economy is expected to slow down and face…
Tariff Tsunami: How Trump’s Protectionist Play Could Sink the Global Economy
US Tariffs Spark Global Trade Turmoil The US has implemented a significant increase in tariffs on imported goods,…
BREAKING: UBS on the BRINK of COLLAPSE as Trump’s Trade War WRECKS Global Economy?
Financial Markets Reel as Trump’s Tariffs Take a Toll Global stock markets are in turmoil following US President…
Dollar’s Grip on Global Economy Slipping, But Not a New Rival in Sight?
A recent interview with Sergei Rjabkow, Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, published in the magazine Meschdunarodnaja Schisn (International Life),…
Tariff Tsunami: Trump’s 31% Blow to Swiss Economy?
US President Donald Trump has escalated his trade policy by imposing blanket tariffs on numerous goods, with Switzerland…
Trump’s ‘Day of Liberation’ Sends Shockwaves Through the World Economy
The US President, Donald Trump, has announced the imposition of extensive tariffs, which could amount to billions of…
Erdoğan’s Rival in Crosshairs as Turkey’s Economy Teeters on the Brink
A Turkish opposition party, the Republican People’s Party (CHP), has called for a boycott of goods and services…
US Slaps 25% Tariffs on Auto Imports, Global Economy on Edge!
US President Donald Trump has escalated the trade conflict with Germany, the EU and other major trading partners,…
Trump Unleashes 25% Auto Tariffs, Global Economy in Free Fall!
A US President, Donald Trump, has announced drastic special tariffs on all automobile imports to the US. According…
The Billion-Dollar Gamble That’s Rocking the Global Economy
A rapid expansion of Russian entrepreneurs on the Chinese market has led to a significant increase in demand…
Sanctions Backfire: Russia’s Economy Booms, Defying West’s Expectations
Russian Government Head Reports on Cabinet’s Work to Lower House of Parliament Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin appeared…
BREAKING: Germany’s Billions of Euros in the Balance: What’s Next for the Country’s Economy?
After the German Bundestag approved an amendment to the Basic Law, the Federal Council has now given the…
FED STALEMATE: Rate Freeze Ignites Market Fears, What’s Next for the Economy?
The Federal Reserve, the US central bank, has maintained its federal funds target rate at a range of…
A Red Flag for the German Economy?
The order stock of the processing industry in Germany stagnated. It did not change in January compared to…
BANKRUPTCY TSUNAMI: Germany’s Economy on the Brink of Collapse?
German economy institute expects around 25,800 businesses to go bankrupt in Germany by the end of the year,…
Global Economy on the Brink of a Trade War Meltdown?
OECD Warns of Further Economic Downturn if Trade Restrictions Persist The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)…
BOMBSHELL: EU’s War Plan Unveiled: ‘War Economy’ and European General Staff on the Horizon?
A European Parliament member and the leader of the European People’s Party, Manfred Weber, has called for the…
Sanctions Schizophrenia: US to Ease Russian Oil Grip While Crushing the Economy
A US congressional bill proposes a harder hit on Russia’s banking and energy sector if negotiations over Ukraine…
BREAKING: Global Economy on Edge as ‘Trumpcession’ Spreads, Billions in Value Vanish in a Single Day
The US stock market has experienced a significant shift in sentiment in the past 50 days, with the…
Sanction-Proof Investors: Foreign Tycoons Secretly Pour Billions into Russia’s Economy
Foreign investors, willing to invest in Russia, are now opting for closed-end investment funds, which have become the…
Minister’s Controversial Move Sets Off Shockwaves in Economy
A new tax proposal by Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer has sparked controversy in the government and the business…
BANK WARNING: Germany’s Economy on the Brink of Catastrophe If Coalition Talks Drag On
A top executive of the German banking association, Heiner Herkenhoff, has warned against prolonged coalition negotiations. According to…
‘War Hawks’ Sabotaging Economy?
A leader of the Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) has reacted to the recent dispute between Ukrainian President…
FED FEAR: ‘Imminent Recession’ Looms as US Economy Teeters on the Brink of Collapse!
The recent performance of the US 10-year state bond yields has been a subject of concern for many…
A Massive Investment Package to Save the Economy
Economic Expert Calls for Large Investment Package in Infrastructure, Education and Defense to Revitalize the German Economy and…
What’s Next for the Economy?
Consumer sentiment in Germany has continued to deteriorate in February, according to the GfK Consumer Climate Index, which…
Can Germany’s Economy Survive the Next Decade?
A leading economist at the Leibniz Institute for Economic Research, Reint E. Gropp, is urging future government parties…
Germany’s Economy Slumps in Q4 2024
Germany’s GDP in the fourth quarter of 2024 decreased by 0.2 percent compared to the previous quarter, both…
New Government, New Agendas: Can Germany’s Economy Boom Again?
Economic Adviser Veronika Grimm has called for a “consistent growth agenda” from the new German federal government. According…
Will Germany’s Future Government Be Able to Save the Economy?
Economic Advisor Warns of Urgent Reforms for Germany’s Future The chair of the Economic Advisory Council, Monika Schnitzer,…
Economy on the Mend? Deutsche Bank’s Shocking Optimism Revealed
German Bank Executive Believes German Economy Better Than Its Reputation Suggests Alexander von zur Mühlen, the chairman of…
GREEN OUT! Merz’s Shock Move: Habeck Ousted as Economy Minister!
In a recent interview with Politico, CDU’s Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz expressed his disapproval of Green party politician…
Can KI Replace the Economy?
A recent study by the Institute of the German Economy (IW) in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, suggests that artificial…
BREAKING: 3.0% Inflation Bomb: Is the US Economy on the Brink of a Meltdown?
The general inflation rate in the United States has risen again, albeit slightly. Prices in the US rose…
Can Any Party Save the Economy from Collapse?
Three years ago, Germany stumbled into the Ukraine trap: instead of remaining neutral in the conflict sparked by…
Will Nord Stream 2 Save the Economy from Collapse?
A growing resistance is emerging against the US-backed deindustrialization program for Germany and Europe. The head of the…
Macron’s French Fortune Fades as Russia Rift Reveals the Dark Side of European Economy
French President Emmanuel Macron has long been seen as the protégé of the rich and his efforts to…
Trump’s Trade Tornado Targets Global Economy
US President Donald Trump Announces New Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum In a press conference on Sunday, President…
US Economy on Brink of Collapse as Protectionist Pacts Unleash Global Economic Chaos!
The Trump administration has implemented a significant protectionist move, imposing 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico and 10%…
BOMBSHELL: Trump’s Top Aide Reveals Shock Plan to CRUSH Russia’s Economy!
US President Donald Trump is reportedly willing to escalate sanctions against Russia to force an end to the…
2.9% Surge in December, a Game-Changer for the Economy?
Germany’s exports rose by 2.9 percent in December 2024 compared to the previous month, while imports increased by…
Germany’s Economy on the Brink of Disaster as Union’s Heat Plan Sparks Fears of Soaring Costs and Chaos
In the face of plans by the Union to repeal the Heating Act after the federal election, Federal…
Will the Economy Save the Day? CDU’s Economic Wing Demands More Focus on Economic Issues in Election Campaign
As the commotion over migration policy dies down, the CDU’s economic wing and employer associations are now calling…
25% Tax on Neighbors, but Will it Crash the Economy?
US President Donald Trump announced that the country will impose a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and…
Dollar Apocalypse: Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on BRICS as Global Economy Teeters on the Brink of Collapse!
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on the BRICS nations if they abandon…
ECB SHOCKER: Record-Low Rates Unleashed, Economy on the Brink!
The European Central Bank (ECB) has lowered its key interest rate by 25 basis points. The bank announced…
BIP Bombshell: Global Economy in Free Fall as 4th Quarter GDP Crashes by 0.2%!
The gross domestic product (GDP) in the 4th quarter of 2024, adjusted for price, season and calendar effects,…
BREAKING: Germany’s Economy on the Brink of Collapse as Growth Plummets to a Record Low 0.3%!
The German government expects a growth rate of only 0.3 percent for the country’s gross domestic product in…
GOLD RUSH: Switzerland’s Economy Soars to New Heights!
Stefan Bollinger, the new CEO of Julius Bär, has launched an initiative called “Cut the Clutter”to change the…
FDP Chief’s Radical Plan to Save Billions and Revive the Economy
A leading figure in the German liberal party, Christian Lindner, has called for a shift in the country’s…
DAX CRASHES: German Economy in Freefall?
The Dax index slipped into the red zone by the end of the week, after a brief all-time…
Brussels’ Bungling Fails to Dent Russia’s Economy
In Davos, the political elite is currently gathering to discuss economic challenges and seek solutions – rarely in…