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Germany's Economy Faces Sluggish Growth Amid Rising Debt

1/5/2026

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Germany's economy faces challenges in 2026 after a recession began in late 2022.
The Deutsche Bundesbank lowers its 2026 growth forecast to 0.6%.
The German Economic Institute projects 0.9% growth for 2026, citing more working days.
Public debt is projected to reach 85% of GDP by 2035, with business sentiment cautious.
Critics warn that much of the planned €1 trillion investment in defense and infrastructure may be misallocated.

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Germany's economy faces challenges in 2026 after a recession began in late 2022.
The Deutsche Bundesbank lowers its 2026 growth forecast to 0.6%.
The German Economic Institute projects 0.9% growth for 2026, citing more working days.
Public debt is projected to reach 85% of GDP by 2035, with business sentiment cautious.
Critics warn that much of the planned €1 trillion investment in defense and infrastructure may be misallocated.