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German-Austrian insolvency surge and industrial crisis
27 clusters · 157 sources · last updated
Latest: Germany corporate insolvencies reach highest level since 2013
The wave of corporate insolvencies in Germany and Austria has intensified through mid-2026. In Germany, the first half of the year saw approximately 12,900 bankruptcies, the highest volume since 2013. While May 2026 saw
German labor market and automotive industry crisis
16 clusters · 149 sources · last updated
Latest: Germany industrial production falls 1.1% in July
Germany's labor market and automotive industry face intensifying structural crises. The automotive sector has reached its lowest employment level since 2005, with a 5.8 percent decline in the first half of 2026 resulting
German labor market and Eastern demographic shifts
8 clusters · 48 sources · last updated
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
German fiscal deficit and economic growth trends
4 clusters · 34 sources · last updated
Latest: German economic growth forecasts raised by major institutes
By early September 2026, major German economic research institutes—including Ifo, DIW Berlin, IWH, RWI, and the Kiel Institute—have significantly raised their GDP growth forecasts for the year. The Ifo Institute now proj