Yet despite massive government spending pledges, optimism is fading among economists.Any return to economic growth in Germany in 2026 is expected to be slower and weaker than previously anticipated, ...

“Europe and the world should once again view Germany with admiration rather than bewilderment,” proclaimed Friedrich Merz in the video message announcing his candidacy for the chancellorship in the ...

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Germany hasn't seen significant economic growth in five years. It's a stunning turnaround for Europe's biggest economy, which for much of this century had expanded exports ...

Germany’s economic engine continues to sputter as the nation faces another year of lackluster performance, with the country’s gross domestic product expected to creep forward by a mere 0.1% in 2025.

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Germany is in an economic mess—terrible energy policies, a massive welfare system and a collapse in its work ethic. Chancellor Merz needs to look to the example of legendary economist Ludwig Erhard. A ...

Germany's economy contracted for the second consecutive year in 2024, continuing its struggle with a series of internal and external challenges. Official data released on Wednesday revealed a 0.2 ...

The Council today adopted a recommendation endorsing the maximum net expenditure path for Germany over the next five years, as well as the requested extension of the fiscal adjustment period to seven ...

A man works on fans at an EBM-Papst plant in Hollenbach, Germany, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Probst) Moscow's decision to cut off natural gas supplies to Germany in the wake of Russia's ...

Moscow's decision to cut off natural gas supplies to Germany in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine dealt a severe blow. For years, Germany’s business model was based on cheap energy fueling ...