Institute of the German Economy

Fuel price surges and energy cost concerns in Germany

9 clusters · 77 sources · last updated about 7 hours ago

Latest: Germany gas prices projected to rise amid geopolitical tensions

By September 2, 2026, Super E10 gasoline prices in Germany reached a new nominal record, with the nationwide average rising to €2.215/L. This surpassed the previous peak of €2.203/L set in March 2022, according to ADAC d

German labor market and Eastern demographic shifts

8 clusters · 48 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Germany faces projected shortage of 723,000 skilled workers by 2029

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

AI impact on IT labor and data utilization

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: AI cross-search demand rises as companies seek to bridge data gaps

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is driving significant shifts in the IT labor market and corporate data management practices. In the labor sector, demand for database developers has surged by 322 percent,

German economic stagnation and productivity decline

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Germany faces productivity slowdown amid rising bureaucracy

Germany continues to face significant economic challenges characterized by stagnation and declining productivity. Recent data indicates that labor productivity has averaged only 0.3 percent annual growth over the last si

German pension reforms and historic decline in state trust

9 clusters · 104 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Germany Pension Commission recommends linking retirement age to life expectancy

Germany’s pension overhaul and declining public trust have become increasingly central to the national discourse. A Forsa poll commissioned by the civil-servants’ union (dbb) recorded a historic low in public confidence,

German political proposals for income tax reform

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: FDP proposes automatic tax adjustments to combat cold progression

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

German industry investment and competitiveness under threat

4 clusters · 66 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: German companies cut US investment to three-year low

A July 2026 Ifo Institute survey of about 1,800 German manufacturers confirmed that more than 60 % see U.S. tariffs as harmful, with 74 % of automotive firms reporting negative effects. The share of firms cancelling proj