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While the world watches the 2026 World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, German companies view transatlantic trade with mixed feelings. The United States is not only the host of the world’s largest sporting event, but also a key market for European goods. However, new customs regulations have...

Unicredit surpasses the 30 percent mark at Commerzbank. What does overcoming this hurdle mean for German small and medium-sized businesses?

The German solar industry is facing a decisive turning point in 2026, according to PV Magazin Deutschland. Following the boom years of 2022 and 2023, a period of disillusionment has set in. At the same time, however, regulatory changes and technological trends are creating new opportunities for growth. For...

The German economy faces an ambivalent situation: On the one hand, the war in Iran is slowing the modest recovery; on the other hand, small and medium-sized enterprises are showing the first positive signs. The latest Spring 2026 study by Creditreform Economic Research —based on a survey of 1,850...

More and more German companies are shifting their investments abroad. The main reason is cost pressure in Germany. A study by the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) shows just how profoundly companies’ investment strategies are changing—with far-reaching consequences for growth, employment, and competitiveness.

The European chemical industry is one of the continent’s most important industrial pillars. It supplies key intermediate products to numerous sectors—from the automotive industry to agriculture. However, as a report by the credit insurer Credendo shows, the industry’s competitive position has deteriorated significantly over the past four years.