Germany’s economy is trying to spend its way out of stagnation

Germany’s economy is facing another uncomfortable situation. After two decades of relying on exports and industrial might, the model looks tired. Growth has flatlined, the export surplus is shrinking, ... Read More

German economy seen growing only 0.1% this year, IfW says

Germany's economy is set to tread water this year despite firmer sentiment, with gross domestic product expected to edge up by 0.1% after two years of contraction, according to forecasts published by ... Read More

German Institutes Cut Growth Forecasts as Tariffs Bite, Fiscal Boost Lags

BERLIN (Reuters) -Leading German economic institutes on Thursday trimmed growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026, citing headwinds from U.S. tariffs and delays to the boost from higher public spending in ... Read More

Germany’s Ifo Institute Cuts Growth Forecasts on Tariff Impact

Germany’s economy is set to grow by less than previously expected, as tariffs weigh and the government’s planned fiscal loosening offers less of a boost to activity, leading economists said Thursday. Read More

Experts see brighter German economic outlook despite ongoing crisis

Despite the ongoing economic crisis in Germany, financial experts at the Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) are unexpectedly optimistic about the country's economic prospects. ZEW's economic ... Read More