Half of German firms cite bureaucracy and regulation as key domestic issues
Half of German businesses cite bureaucracy and regulation as the biggest problem facing Germany as a business location, a new…
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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…
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…
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…
Business sentiment in Germany’s residential construction sector continues to decline
Business sentiment in Germany‘s residential construction sector declined further in May, despite some improvement in order volumes, according to new…
One in 12 businesses in Germany believe their economic survival is ‘under threat’
Some 8.1% of businesses in Germany believe their economic survival is under threat, according to the latest ifo Business Climate…
German experts sceptical about the role AI can play in economic growth
Economic experts in Germany are somewhat sceptical about the contribution artificial intelligence can make to economic growth, according to a…
Business climate in Germany’s automotive sector continues to decline
The business climate in the German automotive industry continued to decline in April, new data from the ifo Institute has…
Business climate in Germany stagnated during 2025, says ifo Institute
The business climate in Germany has reported little movement over the course of 2025, according to new data from the…
Germany’s wholesale sector sees improvement in business climate
The German wholesale sector reported a slight improvement in business climate in June 2024, according to new data from the…