German economy

Economy

Eurozone GDP beats forecasts: Portugal emerges as growth leader

Eurozone gross domestic product rose 0.2% in the third quarter of 2025, compared to the previous quarter. Within member states, Portugal recorded the highest growth rate at 0.8%.

30/10/2025

Germany

Germany's energy transition: Are costs spiralling out of control?

Germany's municipal authorities are making preparations to phase out gas for central heating. At the same time, the Federal Ministry of Economics wants to rely on gas more to generate electricity and is asking the EU for subsidies to do so.

24/10/2025

Economy

Eurozone private sector logs strongest growth in over two years

Eurozone private sector activity rose at its fastest pace since mid-2023 in October, driven by strong services growth in Germany. France lagged with deepening contraction.

24/10/2025

Economy

German economic sentiment edges higher but recovery remains fragile

Germany’s ZEW economic sentiment slightly rose in October, yet annual inflation accelerated to 2.4% last month, driven by rising service costs. Markets fell, with the DAX down 0.9%, as renewed US-China trade tensions weighed on sentiment.

14/10/2025

Economy

Germany projects a sliver of growth, betting on Merz’s €500bn overhaul

Despite a slightly improved growth projection, Merz’s coalition is banking on infrastructure spending and quicker investment approvals to revive momentum.

08/10/2025

Economy

German business sentiment drops: Is the ambitious fiscal plan at risk?

Germany’s business sentiment fell in September, raising doubts over recovery despite fiscal stimulus. Execution delays, labour shortages, and sector bottlenecks risk dragging on growth. Meanwhile, European stocks trail Wall Street as investor focus shifts.

24/09/2025

Economy

German consumer confidence slumps again as job fears rise

German consumer confidence fell for a third month in August, with income and economic expectations dropping sharply amid rising job fears. Willingness to buy declined slightly, signalling a fragile outlook.

27/08/2025

Economy

Growth fades in Europe: Is the recovery already running out of steam?

The eurozone economy barely grew in the second quarter. Germany and Italy contracted, while Spain continued to shine.

15/08/2025

Economy

German economic sentiment tumbles as EU–US trade deal underwhelms

Germany’s economic sentiment fell sharply in August, with the ZEW index dropping to 34.7 as experts reacted negatively to the EU–US trade deal. Key industries like chemicals and autos were hit, while eurozone sentiment also weakened.

12/08/2025

Germany

Why the German chancellor cannot celebrate his 100 days in office

The German government has left for its summer break, but things are bubbling up behind the scenes. And Chancellor Friedrich Merz is under pressure - not only in the polls, but also from within his own ranks.

10/08/2025

Economy

Eurozone growth slows: Spain leads and Germany contracts

Eurozone GDP rose just 0.1% in the second quarter of 2025, down from 0.6% in Q1, as Germany and Italy slipped into contraction. Spain led growth at 0.7%, while France surprised with 0.3% growth.

30/07/2025

Economy

Eurozone growth surprises in July: Is the worst really over?

Eurozone economic growth picked up in July, driven by services and stabilising factory activity, suggesting a stronger start to the third quarter. Manufacturing showed signs of recovery, while inflation eased—offering cautious optimism for the bloc’s outlook.

24/07/2025

Economy

Retaliatory tariffs: Which EU countries could be impacted the most?

Ireland, Germany and the Netherlands are three of the most exposed countries should the EU decide to impose countermeasures on US imports — following Washington’s threat to charge 30% on EU goods.

17/07/2025

Economy

Germany’s economic sentiment hits highest level since early 2022

Germany's economic sentiment hit a 3-year high in July, with the ZEW index rising to 52.7 amid hopes of a US-EU trade resolution and German stimulus. The eurozone's outlook also improved, while markets stayed cautious after new US tariff threats.

15/07/2025

Business

Shoplifting hits record high in Germany: Are criminal gangs behind it?

Shoplifting cost the German retail sector nearly €3 billion in 2024, a new record that was partially driven by organised crime. The federal government is also missing out on millions of euros in tax revenue.

05/07/2025

Economy

Eurozone business activity stalls in June: Will the ECB cut again?

Eurozone business activity stalled in June, with PMI data showing flat growth linked to weak services and manufacturing. Germany improved slightly, while France declined. Persistent service-sector cost pressures and renewed energy concerns may cloud ECB rate cut prospects.

23/06/2025

Economy

German economic morale soars in June: 'Confidence is picking up'

Germany’s economic sentiment soared to 47.5 in June, its highest since March, driven by stronger demand and policy support. But European stocks fell as Israel-Iran tensions escalated, oil prices rose, and investors awaited the Fed’s policy decision.

17/06/2025

Economy

Eurozone disinflation on track as price pressures ease in Germany

Inflation eased across major eurozone economies in May, with Germany holding at 2.1%, Spain falling to 1.9% and Italy to 1.7%, reinforcing expectations of cooling price pressures ahead of next week’s euro area data.

30/05/2025

Economy

‘Surprisingly good March’ helps German GDP exceed expectations

The German economy, Europe's biggest, grew by 0.4% in the first quarter thanks to stronger-than-expected exports and manufacturing.

23/05/2025

Economy

German economic sentiment rebounds in May as tariff fears ease

Germany’s economic sentiment rebounded to 25.2 in May, surpassing forecasts amid easing trade tensions and political stability. Eurozone sentiment also improved. Despite weak current conditions, optimism grows across key sectors.

13/05/2025