Germany continues to be a ‘hotspot’ for insolvencies in Western Europe
Germany remains a ‘hotspot’ for major insolvencies in Western Europe, accounting for one in three company bankruptcies, according to new…
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What European country produced the most beer in 2025?
Germany was by far the biggest beer producer in the European Union in 2025, producing 7.4 billion litres, or 21.6%…
Export expectations ‘rise sharply’ in Germany
Exporters in Germany have reported a ‘considerable’ improvement in expectations, with the ifo Export Expectations index rising to 9.6 points…
One in ten people aged 20 to 24 not in education or employment in Germany
The percentage of young people aged 20 to 24 that are not in formal education or employment has risen in…
Economic uncertainty becoming a growing ‘stress factor’ among German businesses
More than half (51%) of businesses in Germany have observed increased mental strain or stress among their employees over the…
Younger German consumers more likely to turn to social media for product information
German consumers under the age of 35 are more likely to turn to social media, AI chatbots and influencer recommendations…
Online holiday accommodation bookings rose by 13% last year
Domestic and international guests made some 68.3 million bookings for holiday accommodations in Germany through online platforms last year, according…
Business confidence among German SMEs saw an increase in July
The business climate among small and medium-sized enterprises in Germany ‘improved noticeably’ in July, according to the latest KfW-ifo SME…
German firms planning job cuts amid low growth and high inflation, says S&P Global
The latest edition of the S&P Global Germany Business Outlook has found that German firms are becoming significantly more cautious…
Self-employed workers in Germany less pessimistic about prospects
Self-employed workers and micro-enterprises in Germany are now slightly less pessimistic about their future prospects, according to the latest Jimdo-ifo…