Germany sees a record surge in corporate insolvencies in 2025, with manufacturing hardest hit and iconic Berlin music firm Native Instruments filing for insolvency.
Germany's corporate insolvencies hit a 20-year high in 2025, with manufacturing hardest hit and early 2026 also showi...
Germany’s corporate insolvencies in 2025 hit a record high, especially impacting manufacturing and signaling ongoing ...
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Germany’s corporate insolvencies in 2025 hit a record high, especially impacting manufacturing and signaling ongoing economic strain.
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Germany's corporate insolvencies hit a 20-year high in 2025, with manufacturing hardest hit and early 2026 also showing sustained high levels.
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Germany sees a record surge in corporate insolvencies in 2025, with manufacturing hardest hit and iconic Berlin music firm Native Instruments filing for insolvency.
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Germany’s corporate insolvencies hit a 20-year high in 2025, with major job losses in the manufacturing sector, signaling ongoing economic challenges.
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