Export conditions in Germany remained ‘subdued’ in April
Export conditions continued to be ‘subdued’ in Germany in April, however purchasing ahead of the introduction of US tariffs provided…
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German SMEs showing limited appetite for investment
Small-to-medium sized enterprises in Germany are showing hesitancy when investing, a new study by Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW) has found. The…
What EU country pays the most for household electricity?
Germany reported the highest electricity prices in the European Union in the second half of 2024, paying €39.43 per 100…
More than a quarter of Germans work at weekends
Some 27% of Germans work at the weekend, at least occasionally, according to new data from the federal statistics office…
US tariff policy could impact Germany’s long-term growth prospects
Germany could face substantial economic adjustment costs and reduced long-term growth prospects in the event that US tariffs take full…
Chocolate prices in Germany have risen by two fifths in the past four years
Chocolate prices in Germany rose by 39.9% between 2020 and 2024, meaning that consumers have to pay more for Easter…
Short-term work and unemployment benefits in Germany should be reduced, says ifo Institute
The duration and amount of short-time work and unemployment benefits in Germany should be reduced in order to speed up…
What EU country is the largest exporter of pharmaceutical products?
Germany is the largest extra-EU exporter of medicinal and pharmaceutical products, with €67.9 billion of exports recorded in 2024, new…
Just 13% of Germans believe that gender equality has been fully achieved
While the majority of German consumers believe that gender equality is important, just 13% feel it has been fully achieved…
Slight improvement in consumer sentiment in Germany in April
Consumer sentiment ‘brightened slightly’ in Germany in April, however overall sentiment remains low’, the latest HDE Consumer Barometer has found….