Behind Germany’s Political Turmoil, a Stagnating Economy

One of Europe’s powerhouses is losing its competitive edge, and the political class can’t agree on why — or what to do about it. Read More

How Germany Destroyed Its Economy, and How to Fix It

The German economy was once a global industrial powerhouse, showing a strong resilience in times of crisis as well as significant productive growth in periods of expansion. Read More

Why Germany’s Economy, Once a Leader in Europe, Is Now in Crisis

Germany, Europe’s largest economy ... around the world. But all three sectors are suffering, as geopolitics and supply chain shifts in recent years have disrupted global trade. Read More

Germany's economic struggles deepen: A back-to-back recession looms

Germany's economic struggles are compounded ... and geopolitical upheavals such as the energy price shock and China's changing role in the global economy. Germany's industrial base has been ... Read More

Europe’s Richest Economy Struggles As Layoffs Rock The Auto Industry

Known as “Deutschland” to its residents and “Autoland” everywhere else, the country’s cars are regarded by many as the best in the world ... the global economy. Germany’s struggles ... Read More

Germany’s election contenders set out contrasting plans to revive the economy, reduce migration

Leading contenders in Germany’s upcoming election have presented their programs, setting out contrasting visions of how to put new vigor into Europe’s biggest economy and tackle other issues such as ... Read More

Does Germany’s economy need more than a cup of coffee?

Germany's growth is being held back by the twin shocks of the energy ... Global economy set for weakest growth since Covid Germany to cut green spending to meet budget rules At January's World ... Read More