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Building permits are rising - | significant increase since the beginning of the year
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Building permits are rising - | significant increase since the beginning ...
Annual Tax Act 2026: Relief or New Bureaucracy?: The Federal Cabinet has approved the Annual Tax Act 2026. The skilled trades warn against covert bureaucratic ...
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Annual Tax Act 2026: Relief or New Bureaucracy?
German economy faces setback in the second quarter: The German government expects a significant economic slowdown in the second quarter after a ...
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German economy faces setback in the second quarter
Key FactsGerman Economy Faces Sharp Slowdown in Q2
May 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
  • The government anticipates a significant economic downturn in the second quarter after an unexpectedly strong start to the year.

  • The Ministry of Economic Affairs reports rising prices, supply chain disruptions, and uncertainty impacting businesses and households.

  • The Middle East conflict is driving up energy and commodity prices, causing notable market volatility.

  • Future economic progress depends on the conflict’s duration, with lasting effects expected even after tensions ease.
Economy faces significant slowdown: Federal government expects a downturn in the second quarter
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Economy faces significant slowdown: Federal government expects a downturn ...
Economy: Government expects economic slowdown: The consequences of the Iran war are increasingly impacting the economic situation in Germany ...
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Economy: Government expects economic slowdown
Where is the fuel discount at the gas stations in the Neumarkt district?: Since May 1st, the German government has been trying to counteract the high fuel prices ...
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Where is the fuel discount at the gas stations in the Neumarkt district?
No listed building status for the Alte Liebe in Cuxhaven: Setback for petition initiative
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No listed building status for the Alte Liebe in Cuxhaven: Setback for ...
Federal government halves growth forecast to 0.5 percent: Economics Minister Reiche has significantly lowered the growth expectation for the German economy ...
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Federal government halves growth forecast to 0.5 percent
Key FactsGermany’s Economic Growth Slows Amid Iran Conflict
Apr 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: schwaebische.de
  • The federal government revised its 2026 GDP growth forecast down to 0.5 percent from 1.0 percent earlier this year.

  • Rising energy and raw material costs driven by the Iran war are straining households and businesses in Germany.

  • A survey revealed that 83 percent of companies report negative impacts on their operations, weakening Germany’s economic appeal.

  • Comprehensive structural reforms are being proposed to reduce taxes, cut bureaucracy, and lower energy expenses.
  • We must tackle the tax and levy burden that is far too high by international standards, lower energy costs, and cut bureaucracy.
    — Economics Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) said as part of the 2027 economic forecast.
Increased fuel prices: Söder demands an increase in the commuter allowance: In view of drastically increased fuel prices, CSU leader Markus Söder is demanding an ...
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Increased fuel prices: Söder demands an increase in the commuter allowance
German Armed Forces deployment in the Iran war? Federal government with a clear rejection: “Not our war”
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German Armed Forces deployment in the Iran war? Federal government with a ...
Solar industry alarmed: Reiche's plans threaten tens of thousands of jobs: Economics Minister Reiche wants to abolish subsidies for new, small solar power ...
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Solar industry alarmed: Reiche's plans threaten tens of thousands of ...
Key FactsSolar Industry Faces Massive Job Risks from Subsidy Cuts
Mar 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • The government intends to eliminate subsidies for new small solar installations, potentially slashing demand from 5 to under 2 gigawatts annually.

  • Approximately 100,000 people are employed in the solar sector, with half working in private rooftop photovoltaic systems.

  • Mandatory direct marketing poses technical and financial difficulties as smart meter implementation remains limited for small systems.

  • Without feed-in tariffs, payback periods for new installations could increase from roughly 10 to at least 19 years, discouraging investors.
  • That would translate almost one-to-one into job losses. Tens of thousands of workers would turn their backs on the solar industry. That would be another drag on the economy and a severe loss for our sector.
    — Carsten Körnig, CEO of the Bundesverbands Solarwirtschaft (BSW-Solar), in an interview with Deutsche Presse-Agentur (dpa) on planned cuts to subsidies and the mandatory direct-marketing requirements for solar power fed into the grid.
Iran war causes fuel prices to rise further: The conflict is noticeable at the pumps. After highs on Sunday, prices continued to rise on Monday ...
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Iran war causes fuel prices to rise further
"Don't change it, abolish it!": Business leaders lose patience: Business sentiment in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is slumped: The leadership of the ...
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German exports stagnate - | Business with the USA shrinks: Exporters' business barely moved in October. There was a significant setback ...
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German exports stagnate - | Business with the USA shrinks