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Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)
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German economy: mixed recovery and rising fiscal debt
30 clusters · 303 sources · last updated
Latest: Germany business confidence rises for sixth consecutive month
Germany’s economic outlook shows signs of a mixed recovery alongside persistent fiscal and inflationary concerns. While the government and the IMF have raised the 2026 GDP growth forecast to 1.3%—up from a previous 0.5%—
Germany pension, social welfare & care reform updates
235 clusters · 539 sources · last updated
Latest: ING enters competition for state-subsidized retirement accounts
Germany continues to navigate extensive social security and pension reforms amid demographic shifts and political friction. Significant welfare changes took effect on July 1, 2026, as ‘Bürgergeld’ was replaced by a new ‘
German talent retention & skilled labour shortage
33 clusters · 115 sources · last updated
Latest: German regional officials address vocational training and craftsmanship
Germany continues to face a deepening skilled-labour shortage, characterized by a structural shift in the vocational market. While total dual-training contracts fell 2.8% to 461,900 in 2025, international apprenticeships
German industrial and automotive crisis deepens
28 clusters · 270 sources · last updated
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