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    The gross domestic product (GDP) fell by 0.3% in the 2nd quarter of 2025 compared with the 1st quarter of 2025 after adjustment for price, seasonal and calendar variations. The Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) also reports that the decline in economic performance was therefore 0.2 percentage points greater than communicated in the first release of 30 July 2025. Industrial production, in particular, performed worse than initially assumed. Quarter on quarter, GDP grew by 0.3% in the 1st quarter of 2025, and 0.2% in the 4th quarter of 2024. Based on the new data available, in June 2025 output in manufacturing and ... (full story)

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Aug 22, 2025 4:23am
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Germany’s Growth Outlook Under Pressure
Germany, the largest economy in Europe, posted a 0.3% contraction in Q2 2025, a sharper decline than initially expected. The downturn highlights the fragile nature of European growth as global trade tensions, rising tariffs, and weaker domestic demand continue to weigh on activity. After a modest expansion in Q1, the reversal has raised questions about the sustainability of recovery in the euro area’s biggest engine.

Trade Headwinds Hit Exports
Trade dynamics played a major role in the decline. Exports slipped by 0.1%, reversing a strong 2.5% gain in the previous quarter. Rising U.S. tariffs on European goods placed significant pressure on German exporters, particularly in the machinery, automotive, and industrial sectors. At the same time, imports increased by 1.6%, widening the trade gap and further dragging on overall GDP performance.

Domestic Investment and Consumption Slowdown
Domestic conditions also contributed to weaker growth. Fixed capital formation fell 1.4%, reflecting lower investment in construction, vehicles, and equipment. Private consumption, once a steady driver of growth, nearly stalled with only a 0.1% increase. Although government spending rebounded by 0.8%, it was not enough to offset the slowdown in household demand and business investment.

Sectoral Weakness Across the Economy
Across key industries, output declined in manufacturing, construction, transport, hospitality, and financial services, underlining the broad-based nature of the slowdown. On a yearly basis, GDP managed a modest 0.2% expansion, marking the second consecutive quarter of growth but still below expectations. For Europe as a whole, Germany’s weak performance signals ongoing challenges for trade, investment, and sustainable growth in 2025.
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