Economic growth forecasts for Germany have been revised downwards due to structural challenges, high costs, and adverse trade impacts, signaling continued difficulties through 2027.
Germany confronts possible 15 years of economic stagnation with government reform efforts underway and Deutsche Bahn appointing a new CEO signaling change.
Economic growth forecasts for Germany have been revised downwards due to structural challenges, high costs, and adverse trade impacts, signaling continued difficulties through 2027.
Germany plans major economic reforms in 2026 including wage hikes, tax-free earnings for retirees, emissions trading, and bureaucracy cuts affecting businesses and workers.
Bavarian Premier Söder and Baden-Württemberg Finance Minister Bayaz propose moving up Germany's planned corporate tax cuts from 2028 to 2026 to stimulate economic growth, sparking coalition debates on financing and governance.
Germany's geo-economic vulnerabilities amid global conflicts emphasize the need for a unified European strategy to increase competitiveness and reduce external dependencies.
German Labor Minister Bärbel Bas's critical remarks against employers have sparked backlash amid warnings from industry leaders about a serious decline in Germany's industrial competitiveness and a call for urgent economic reforms.
The German automotive industry faces its lowest employment levels since 2011 amid significant job losses, with experts calling for comprehensive industrial policies to protect jobs and strengthen production.
German business leaders at Berlin's Employers' Day strongly criticize government pension reforms and minimum wage policies, calling for more ambitious economic reforms amid skepticism over social welfare expansion.
A recent survey finds 77% of German companies dissatisfied with the current government's economic and social policies, highlighting concerns about bureaucracy, labor costs, and reform delays.
High energy costs and regulatory hurdles are driving German energy-intensive industries to relocate investments abroad, prompting government plans for a subsidized industrial electricity price to retain competitiveness.
Public debate over the Germany fund and social reforms highlights mounting skepticism and frustration towards the German government's handling of economic and pension policies.
Audi announces a partial production stop in Neckarsulm due to declining demand and regulatory hurdles, highlighting challenges in the automotive industry.
Germany's 2025 economic reforms by Minister Katharina Reiche face criticism from the ÖDP amid assurances of a gentle economic upswing from consistent policies.
IG Metall leader Barbara Resch calls for political measures to bolster Germany's industrial sector by promoting local production, improving infrastructure, and managing competitive challenges amid a severe economic crisis.
Germany leads 17 EU states at a Berlin conference to promote industrial-friendly economic policies, while SPD targets industrial workers with new electricity pricing plans.
Norbert Röttgen calls for Germany to reduce economic dependence on China and strengthen military readiness amidst geopolitical challenges, while Germany pursues advanced tech investments such as an AI Gigafactory.
German employers call to freeze the Mütterrente pension increase due to economic challenges, while politicians defend the policy as essential for recognizing women's contributions.
Ifo Institute President Clemens Fuest warns of Germany's ongoing economic decline due to rising state spending and stagnant private investment, urging urgent reforms including halting the Mütterrente and reducing bureaucracy.
SPD leader Lars Klingbeil advocates for strong industrial policy and job security, while Chancellor Merz stands by his contentious migration remarks, revealing political tensions in Germany's economic and social policies.
Germany's schwarz-rote coalition approves a 2025 investment program with enhanced depreciation rules and tax cuts to support corporate investment and innovation.
Germany's vital Mittelstand sector faces growing challenges from bureaucracy, taxation, and social contributions, with calls for urgent government reforms to support growth and sustainability.
DGB leader Yasmin Fahimi condemns government neoliberal policies amid economic stagnation, threatening major strikes to protect workers' rights and social benefits.
A debate on whether leftist politics harm Germany's economic prosperity continues to unfold, featuring contrasting views on taxation and social welfare.