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German Economic Institute DIW Halves Growth Forecast and Warns of Possible Technical Recession in 2026

The DIW Berlin institute has cut its 2026 German GDP growth forecast to 0.5%, warning of potential contractions in the second and third quarters as energy price shocks linked to the Middle East conflict weigh on household purchasing power and industrial output.
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German Machinery Export Data Points to Modest Growth in Investment Goods Sector
German Coalition Government Faces Tensions Over Long-Term Pension Reform Plans
German Defence Minister Calls for Sustained Increase in Long-Term Military Spending
German Artificial Intelligence Startups Attract Fresh International Investment Rounds
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Germany Accelerates Digitalisation of Public Administration Services
France and Germany Strengthen Coordination on EU Defence Industrial Projects
German Engineering Firms Secure Major Infrastructure Contracts in Middle East Projects
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