Category: Economy
Housing approvals rise sharply despite persistent construction constraints
(de-news.net) – In the first half of 2026, Germany’s residential building permits increased by almost 15%, which was the biggest first-half gain in ten years….
Germany faces apprenticeship shortfall amid broader labor-market weakness
(de-news.net) – Due to a decrease in employment, a decrease in apprenticeship providers and an increase in the number of young people who are not…
Drought deepens pressure on German agriculture
(de-news.net) – Germany’s 2026 harvest has been sharply weakened by drought, heat and pest pressure, intensifying financial strain on farms. The government and farmers’ association…
Heat, drought, and rising costs test Germany’s municipalities and farms (Update)
(de-news.net) – As prolonged heat and drought expose weaknesses in climate adaptation, water infrastructure and farm economics, towns and the agricultural industry across Germany are…
Germany faces growing pressure from low water, drought, and climate change (Update)
(de-news.net) – Germany is confronting interconnected pressures from low water, drought and climate change, prompting demands for investment in inland shipping, agriculture and climate adaptation….
Germany’s labor market faces pressure from AI and shorter hours
(de-news.net) – Germany’s labor market faces a dual shift as businesses increasingly expect AI to widen wage disparities while average working time declines. The trends…
Extreme weather prompts calls for stronger climate adaptation
(de-news.net) – Germany is facing mounting pressure from persistent heat, drought and exceptionally low river levels, exposing growing vulnerabilities across its infrastructure and economy. The…
Extreme weather deepens risks for Germany’s economy
(de-news.net) – Germany’s economy faces mounting pressure from extreme heat, record-low river levels, trade tensions and energy costs. Economists warn that prolonged disruptions could weaken…
