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Insolvency figures in Germany will reach a new record high in 2026, according to the Halle Institute for Economic Research’s June insolvency report.

The economic situation in the German retail sector remains tense—and the consequences have long been evident in many city centers. Vacancies, store closures, and a noticeable decline in consumer confidence characterize the landscape. Current forecasts paint a clear, if alarming, picture for the year 2026.

In 2025, there were more corporate bankruptcies and major insolvencies than at any time in the past ten years. This makes it all the more important for companies to identify domino effects early on and take targeted countermeasures.