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German industrial and automotive crisis deepens

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Latest: Germany faces economic challenges amid industrial recession and political shifts

Germany’s economic downturn has intensified, marked by a deepening crisis in the automotive sector and a surge in business closures. Destatis data shows automotive employment fell to 691,500 in the first half of 2026, a

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German-Austrian insolvency surge and industrial crisis

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Latest: BayWa and Wienerberger face financial restructuring and market headwinds

The wave of corporate insolvencies in Germany and Austria intensified through mid-2026. In Germany, the first half of the year saw approximately 12,812 to 12,900 bankruptcies, the highest volume since 2013. While June 20