German Economy

German economic confidence plummets due to Iran conflict

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German investors' confidence plummeted this month as energy prices soared due to conflicts in the Middle East.

China surpasses the US to become Germany's largest trading partner

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China surpasses the US to become Germany's largest trading partner. It is known that German exports to the US decreased by more than 9% last year.

Germany loses 1,100 billion USD in 6 years

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6 years of turmoil, Germany "evaporates" about 1,100 billion USD due to COVID-19, the Ukraine conflict and US tariffs.

German Chancellor indignant because workers take sick leave for nearly 3 weeks/year

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The German Chancellor said that the average sick leave time for workers is nearly 3 weeks/year, which is not really necessary, in the context of a weakening economy.

German economic crisis still has no end

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The German economy has hardly grown since 2022, when the Russia-Ukraine conflict broke out.

German economy weakens due to the opposite effect of Russian sanctions

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US experts said that the German economy will be seriously weakened due to the loss of cheap gas from Nord Stream and the backlash of Russian sanctions.

The German people and the biggest worry that has haunted them for 15 years

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An annual survey has just shown the biggest concerns of Germans in 2025, including the worry of wearing a cast for 15 years.

AfD lawmaker says only Russian gas can save Germany

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Germany is paying the price for the illusion of green energy, and only a stable supply of Russian gas can save the economy, the AfD lawmaker said.

Germany's worst bankruptcy wave in 10 years

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In the first half of 2025, nearly 12,000 German businesses declared bankruptcies, the highest number in a decade.

Shocked by the rate of Germans wanting to leave the country

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More than 50% of respondents said they wanted to leave the country if they had the chance.

Gradually losing the leading position in Europe, the German economy has been gloomy for many years

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The German economy is said to be gradually losing its No. 1 position in Europe as the country faces many challenges in recent years.

Sanctions on Russia cost Germany

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The German Chancellor's candidate called for an end to sanctions against Russia, because the sanctions against Russia cost Germany dearly.

China plans to acquire iconic German car company

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China targets struggling German carmakers like Volkswagen.

Germany faces long-term recession ahead of election

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Germany faces a third consecutive recession as it prepares for the election.

Sanctions against Russia put German businesses in a difficult position

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Germany believes that the EU sanctions imposed on Russia not only cause energy shortages but also make European companies struggle to cope.