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- The BDI sector association warns the government must act decisively to avert a "free fall" in the economy.
- It forecasts a 2025 industrial production decline of 2.0% relative to a prior 0.5% drop.
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz's administration faces criticism for insufficient reforms despite a March 500 billion euro fund.
- The VDMA engineering association echoed concerns.
- Engineering orders rose slightly in October despite stagnation elsewhere.
