Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft

German economic growth forecasts vs. structural challenges

7 clusters · 72 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: German economy faces labor shortages and new greenwashing regulations

By late September 2026, the outlook for the German economy remains a subject of debate between optimistic growth revisions and warnings of deep-seated structural decline. Leading economic research institutes have settled

German labor market and Eastern demographic shifts

15 clusters · 105 sources · last updated about 20 hours 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 pension, social welfare & childcare reform updates

210 clusters · 481 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Germany considers pension reforms and retirement age increases

As of late September 2026, Germany is navigating intense political debates regarding pension and social welfare reforms. The governing coalition is negotiating compromises on ‘Rente mit 63’ (early retirement after 45 yea

German labor market: health, engagement, and leadership

7 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Germany faces labor market challenges amid digital gaps and low engagement

The German labor market continues to grapple with structural shifts and the necessity of ‘New Work’ models. While debates persist regarding the reduction of working hours, critics maintain that employer attractiveness de

German labor market and automotive industry crisis

18 clusters · 154 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Germany employment law disputes rise amid economic instability

Germany's labor market and automotive industry face intensifying structural crises. The automotive sector reached its lowest employment level since 2005, with a 5.8 percent decline in the first half of 2026 resulting in

AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt sparks political tension

78 clusters · 576 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Sachsen-Anhalt political shifts highlighted in MDR reportage

The AfD has secured a historic victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, winning approximately 44% of the vote and 39 seats. While falling just three seats short of an absolute majority, the result marks the strongest

Rheinland-Pfalz education strategy and performance

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Rheinland-Pfalz ranks twelfth in Bildungsmonitor education study

The state of Rheinland-Pfalz is evaluating its educational landscape through both long-term strategic initiatives and comparative performance studies. The state government recently marked ten years of its STEM (MINT) st

German firms' cloud adoption & rising hybrid threats

15 clusters · 38 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Max Schrems warns US data access risks regardless of server location

German firms continue to prioritize digital sovereignty, often accepting higher costs and complexity to maintain data control and reduce dependence on global hyperscalers. A Plusserver study found 71.1% of respondents vi

German political proposals for income tax reform

3 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: CDU proposes raising Germany's top income tax threshold

German political parties have introduced distinct proposals for income tax reform. The CDU, through General Secretary Carsten Linnemann, has proposed raising the top income tax threshold from approximately 69,879 euros t

German economic investment trends

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Germany sees mixed investment trends in venture capital and foreign direct investment

Economic data from Germany indicates complex and divergent investment trends. Earlier reports noted a slowdown in capital stock growth, with the Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft observing that growth has dropped to less

German labor market and public service trends

3 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Germany public sector labor shortage could be eased by increasing full-time work

Germany is facing significant shifts in its labor market, characterized by a record high part-time employment rate of 40.3 percent. This trend is driven by growth in the health, social, and education sectors, while manuf