Germany’s economy is slowing, industry is shrinking and welfare costs are rising. Explore why Europe’s largest economy is ...

Germany’s ZEW Current Conditions index fell to -81.0, down from the previous reading of -78.7. This marks a decline of 2.3 points, indicating a ...

German business confidence eased in December as firms grew more wary about the months ahead, weighing on the recovery ...

Germany's economy appears to have had a robust start to the fourth quarter of 2025 based on current indicators, even as ...

Germany's economy is experiencing sluggish growth, with economic institutes forecasting minimal expansion through 2027. Red ...

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.

Germany’s economic sentiment remained broadly unchanged in November, as financial experts continued to express cautious optimism about the country's medium-term outlook. However, persistent doubts ...

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 is set for a calendar-related boost in 2026, as a slight increase in the number of working days is ...

Germany's economy is suffering its "deepest crisis" since the aftermath of World War II, an industry group warned Tuesday, calling on Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government to take urgent action to ...

Chancellor Friedrich Merz will pass an early plank of his domestic agenda into law on Friday, grounded in classical economic arguments. By Jim Tankersley Jim Tankersley has covered state, local and ...

Concern is higher in middle-income countries than high-income ones. A median of 75% across the nine middle-income countries surveyed say global economic conditions are a major threat, while a median ...