Tag: Economy
Prognos forecasts economic restructuring with technology as key to long-term growth
(de-news.net) – Germany’s long-term economic growth will increasingly depend on technological innovation as demographic decline constrains the labor force, according to a Prognos study. Separate…
Merz defends economic agenda as Spahn resignation fuels cabinet speculation
(de-news.net) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended his economic messaging and social reform agenda, warned of declining trust in democratic institutions, and suggested Jens…
Merz defends coalition record, sets agenda for second half of 2026
(de-news.net) – In addition to outlining the coalition’s legislative agenda for the rest of 2026, Chancellor Friedrich Merz defended the coalition’s first six months in…
Brandenburg Premier revives call for regional electricity pricing
(de-news.net) – Differentiated pricing would better represent the output of renewable energy and boost industrial competitiveness, according to Brandenburg Minister-President Dietmar Woidke (SPD), who has…
Kretschmer calls for deeper structural changes to boost German competitiveness
(de-news.net) – Saxony’s Minister President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) has advocated for more extensive structural changes, including increased productivity, labor market and long-term care reforms, looser…
Söder and industry back reform plan while urging long-term economic engagement
(de-news.net) – Germany’s governing coalition defended its reform package as a gradual but sustained effort to strengthen the economy, while business leaders welcomed its direction…
Germany renews debate over Sunday retail liberalization
(de-news.net) – Germany is currently debating wider Sunday retail opening hours. While churches and social organizations maintain that constitutional protections and the social value of…
Industrial demand rebounds and services activity strengthens in Germany (Update)
(de-news.net) – In late spring 2026, Germany saw more robust economic activity, with manufacturing orders and industrial turnover rising in May, primarily due to transportation…
