ZEW Economic Sentiment Index in the Euro Area increased to 36.10 points in July from 35.30 points in June. ZEW Economic Sentiment Index in Germany increased to 52.70 points in July from 47.50 points in June of 2025.

While Germany undoubtedly seeks to benefit from China's vast market and comprehensive supply chain, it also apparently attempts to pursue so-called "security" or "de-risking" objectives through various measures.

Investor confidence in Germany’s economy improved in July, highlighting resilience in the face of US tariff threats as the government in Berlin ramps up spending.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz will pass an early plank of his domestic agenda into law on Friday, grounded in classical economic arguments.

Economists have pushed for a rapid roll-out to keep German industry competitive, with the IW institute reporting earlier this year that the country could increase productivity by an average 0.9% annually from the years 2025 until 2030, rising to 1.2% over the course of the 2030s.

Germany is aiming to generate 10 per cent of its economic output from artificial intelligence by 2030, as part of an ambitious national strategy to secure its position in the global AI race, according to a draft document seen by Reuters.

Germany aims to boost its AI integration by 2030 to support the economy and compete globally. The strategy targets 10% GDP contribution from AI and addresses sectors like green transition, efficiency,

Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Special Envoy to the Federal Republic of Germany, and Katherina Reiche,

Germany wants to ramp up its use of artificial intelligence by the end of the decade to support Europe's largest economy and compete on the world stage in key technologies, a document seen by Reuters showed on Tuesday.

Germany's Economy Minister Katherina Reiche warns that President Trump's proposed 30% tariffs on EU imports could harm European exporters and US consumers. She advocates for a swift and pragmatic resolution to the trade conflict to prevent further economic damage amid rising tensions.