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German labor market and Eastern demographic shifts

16 clusters · 120 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Germany workforce: Migration background prevalent in shortage occupations

Germany continues to face complex labor and demographic shifts. In Eastern Germany, the Institute of the German Economy warns of a severe demographic crisis; without migration, the working-age population in eastern feder

Germany and Eurozone cashless payments expand

19 clusters · 91 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Germany cash regulations and bank deposit requirements

Germany’s transition toward cashless payments continues to evolve. A Bundesbank review confirmed cash’s share fell to 45% in 2025, while cashless methods reached 55%. Digital methods are rising: debit cards accounted for

German economy: rising business confidence amid consumer dip

22 clusters · 264 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Consumer sentiment declines amid energy costs and inflation

Germany’s economy has achieved its third consecutive quarter of growth, with revised Q2 2026 GDP rising by 0.3 percent. While Chancellor Friedrich Merz noted that “Three years of recession are behind us, now we are growi

Spanish book market growth

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Spanish parcel and messaging market reaches 10,100 million euros

The Spanish book market is experiencing significant growth, with sales rising 3.9% in the first half of 2026. Total annual sales in Spain are projected to exceed 1.3 billion euros, potentially surpassing a 4% increase fo

German consumer sentiment trends

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: NIM report shows rising consumer sentiment in Gen Z and Gen X

In September 2026, consumer sentiment in Germany showed signs of improvement. Data from the Nürnberg Institut für Marktentscheidungen (NIM) indicated that the overall consumer climate indicator rose by 2.8 points to minu