Chinese Online Marketplaces Gain Ground in Germany, Retailers Warn of Billions Lost
More Germans are turning to Chinese online marketplaces for holiday shopping, raising alarm among local retailers who say the trend is draining billions in revenue from domestic businesses. A YouGov…
Survey Shows Germans Feel Good Overall, But Retirement Fears Loom
Most employed people in Germany say they feel positive about their overall well-being, but confidence collapses when it comes to retirement planning, according to a new survey. A poll of…
German Chancellor Criticizes U.S. National Security Strategy
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Tuesday that parts of the newly published U.S. national security strategy are “unacceptable” from a European perspective, urging greater independence from Washington in security policy.…
German Mechanical Engineering Faces Prolonged Downturn Amid U.S. Tariffs
Germany’s mechanical engineering industry is enduring one of its longest periods of contraction, with production forecast to fall 5 percent in 2025, the country’s leading industry association said Tuesday. The…
German Housing Prices Edge Higher in October, Driven by New Builds
Housing prices in Germany rose in October, led by gains in newly built single-family homes, according to the Europace House Price Index (EPX). The index showed prices for new single-family…
Germany: Industry Loses 2,100 Jobs Monthly, Business Group Warns of Deindustrialization
A leading business association has warned of accelerating deindustrialization in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany’s most populous state, as the metal and electrical industries shed about 2,100 jobs every month. Johannes Pöttering,…
German Corporate Insolvencies Hit Highest Level in Over a Decade
Corporate bankruptcies in Germany rose sharply in 2025, reaching their highest level in more than 10 years as businesses struggled with a prolonged economic downturn and policy uncertainty, according to…
Millions of German Households to Save on Energy Costs in 2026
Energy bills for millions of households in Germany will fall next year as regional utilities cut prices for electricity and gas, according to an analysis by comparison portal Verivox. About…
Germany’s Wagenknecht Alliance Renamed, Elects New Leaders
Germany’s Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) has adopted a new name and elected new leadership during its federal party congress over the weekend. Delegates voted to rename the party “Alliance for…