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After the election, Germany is facing a change of direction
After the election, Germany is facing a change of direction
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After the election, Germany is facing a change of direction

After the election in Germany, a two-party coalition could quickly be formed under the leadership of the CDU politician Merz. After five years of economic stagnation, the potential for a change of course is there. The trend-setting German stock index (DAX) is rising.

Election in Germany: New government must lead the country out of the economic crisis
Election in Germany: New government must lead the country out of the economic crisis

Election in Germany: New government must lead the country out of the economic crisis

Following the premature end of the traffic light coalition, Germany will elect a new Bundestag in around a week’s time. The challenges for the future government are manifold. First and foremost, the weakening economy needs to be revitalised. We take a look at the real state of the EU’s former economic engine and what the parties have in store for the crisis.

Traffic light coalition stop – fast lane or reform logjam in Germany?
Traffic light coalition stop – fast lane or reform logjam in Germany?
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Traffic light coalition stop – fast lane or reform logjam in Germany?

First, Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election, and then the end of the coalition government: What does the German economy have to look forward to? Experts see major challenges ahead for the world’s fourth-largest economy. However, the upcoming elections also offer the potential for a fresh start. In today’s blog post, we discuss what this could look like.

Market update: Economists see Germany economy regaining momentum
Market update: Economists see Germany economy regaining momentum

Market update: Economists see Germany economy regaining momentum

In football, things have been going well for the European Championship host country Germany recently with its place in the round of 16, but the economy has been in the doldrums in recent quarters. According to leading economists, this could now change. Positive signals from industry and private consumption indicate that the German economy is regaining momentum.

Nationalist forces strengthened in the EU: what could be the consequences?
Nationalist forces strengthened in the EU: what could be the consequences?
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Nationalist forces strengthened in the EU: what could be the consequences?

In the EU parliamentary elections, right-wing parties made significant gains in some major countries. In France, early elections are now on the cards following President Macron’s defeat. What possible effects could a shift to the right have in the EU?

More Optimistic Outlook for German Economy among Experts
More Optimistic Outlook for German Economy among Experts
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More Optimistic Outlook for German Economy among Experts

Stock market professionals are less pessimistic about the prospects for the German economy in the next six months. This is shown by the current economic barometer of the Center for European Economic Research (ZEW). The government also wants to get the economy moving again with additional relief measures.

Tourism Industry on the Path to Recovery in Summer, but Pre-Crisis Level Still a Long Way Off
Tourism Industry on the Path to Recovery in Summer, but Pre-Crisis Level Still a Long Way Off
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Tourism Industry on the Path to Recovery in Summer, but Pre-Crisis Level Still a Long Way Off

The travel and tourism industry is continuing its recovery. The number of overnight stays increased noticeably in what is now the second Corona pandemic summer, and travel figures paint a similar picture. However, pre-Corona pandemic levels are still a long way off, and the recent strong spread of the delta variant of the virus is also an uncertainty factor.

Germany’s economy recovering from slump
Germany’s economy recovering from slump
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Germany’s economy recovering from slump

Germany’s economy is back on a growth path after the pandemic dip at the beginning of the year. While service providers and retailers benefit from the relaxation of the Corona measures, the industry is being held back by material shortages and supply bottlenecks. How does the German stock index (DAX) react?