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German steel production faces major challenges in 2026. Following a historic low of 34.1 million metric tons of crude steel in 2025, the first few months of 2026 show an increase of 9.9%, global overcapacity, U.S. tariffs, and the launch of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) continue to...

In 2026, the German export sector will show the first signs of a slight recovery, but will continue to be marked by uncertainty. The latest data from the ifo Institute and the Federal Statistical Office as well as reports from The News provide a nuanced picture of the current...

The relocation of business functions abroad is a key issue for Germany as a business location and raises questions about the country’s long-term viability as a business hub. While some companies are tapping into new markets through globalization, others are forced by high costs and bureaucratic hurdles to relocate...

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.