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

Germany will raise defence spending to 3.5% of economic output by 2029 funded through a nearly 400 billion euro borrowing ...

Germany 's finance minister on Tuesday vowed to lift the country's defense spending to 3.5% of gross domestic product in 2029 as he presented the new government's spending plans.

Germany's economy shrunk for a second consecutive year in 2024, continuing its struggle with internal and external challenges.

FRANKFURT, Germany — Germany hasn't seen significant economic growth in five years. It's a stunning turnaround for Europe's biggest economy, which for much of this century had expanded exports ...

The German economy, Europe's biggest, grew by 0.4% in the first quarter thanks to stronger-than-expected exports and manufacturing.

Germany's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to decline by 0.2% in 2024, according to a revised government forecast on Wednesday, meaning Europe's biggest economy is on course for recession.

Manufacturing is falling as a driver of Germany’s economy. While German factories used to be the envy of Europe, they aren’t anymore. They’re not even above-average, in terms of output.

Protectionist tendencies have been creeping into the world trading system. As external demand flattened, Germany’s economy came to a screeching halt. German consumers have not taken up the slack.

Germany’s economy goes from bad to worse Economy Minister Robert Habeck confirms that GDP is set to contract for the second year in a row.

Germany's finance minister on Tuesday vowed to lift the country's defense spending to 3.5% of gross domestic product in 2029 as he presented the new government's spending plans. Chancellor ...

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Germany hasn’t seen significant economic growth in five years. It’s a stunning turnaround for Europe’s biggest economy, which for much of this century had ...