In their latest annual advisory report to the German federal government's Council of Experts, economists documented a continuing downturn across all sectors of the economy.

Germany’s economy is in a slump, battling a slew of short-term problems and structural challenges. Will it remain stuck in the slow lane or can it be revived?

Germany’s economy, the largest in Europe, contracted for the second year in a row in 2024, official data showed Wednesday, underscoring the challenges facing the region as it tries to get ...

German Economy to Flatline in 2025 as Tariff Turmoil Hits, Government Says. More. Reuters. FILE PHOTO: The skyline with the banking district is seen during sunset in Frankfurt, Germany, February ...

The German economy contracted by 0.2% in 2024, in the second consecutive year of declines in the annual gross domestic product of Europe’s largest economy.

The German economy grew by 0.4% quarter-on-quarter, from -0.2% QoQ in Q4 last year and a first flash estimate of 0.2% QoQ. On the year, the economy was still down by 0.2%.

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The German economy could shrink again in the current quarter, given a deep industrial recession, subdued investment and abundant consumer caution, the Bundesbank said in a ...

The trade war is expected to be a drag on the economy next year as well. The government now predicts growth of 1 percent for 2026. “If the new German government does not take decisive and swift ...

The German economy should contract 0.2% this year, Germany’s economy ministry said in a fall economic projection, considerably lower than the 0.3% rise it anticipated in April.

The German government cut its economic growth forecast on Thursday and now sees stagnation in 2025 instead of a 0.3% expansion as uncertainty from global trade disputes is set to hobble growth and ...