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Germany Boosts 2025 Growth Forecast Amid Economic Challenges

10/5/2025

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Germany's economy ministry raised the 2025 growth forecast to 0.2%, up from zero, with 2026 at 1.3% and 2027 at 1.4%.
Germany has had minimal growth since the COVID-19 pandemic, with recessions in 2023 and 2024.
Challenges include Russia's invasion of Ukraine and United States tariffs under former President Trump, and the ministry has not commented ahead of Wednesday's release.

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Germany's economy ministry raised the 2025 growth forecast to 0.2%, up from zero, with 2026 at 1.3% and 2027 at 1.4%.
Germany has had minimal growth since the COVID-19 pandemic, with recessions in 2023 and 2024.
Challenges include Russia's invasion of Ukraine and United States tariffs under former President Trump, and the ministry has not commented ahead of Wednesday's release.