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German export expectations tick up in July as ifo barometer reaches −3.3 Germany’s export expectations rose in July 2026 as the ifo barometer climbed to −3.3, signaling modest improvement in …

German consumer sentiment weakens as GfK-NIM index dips to -29.6 in August German consumer sentiment stays weak as the GfK-NIM index falls to -29.6 in August; lower income expectations and …

SAP Q2 results: Cloud backlog jumps 27% to €22.9bn as CFO positions SAP as AI beneficiary SAP Q2 results: Cloud backlog up 27% to €22.9bn, revenue and operating profit rise; …

Median wage in Germany rises 5.1% in 2025 to €4,217, Bundesagentur reports Median wage in Germany rose 5.1% in 2025 to €4,217 gross monthly, outpacing inflation; regional gaps and education …

German Mittelstand revenue edges up 2.7% in June, Datev index warns recovery may be overstated Datev’s Mittelstandsindex shows German Mittelstand revenue rose 2.7% year‑on‑year in June, but analysts warn the …

Hundreds of conscientious objectors in Germany rescind status as weapon refusals also climb Hundreds of conscientious objectors in Germany have rescinded their objection this year, a development that could set …

Rental Prices Rise 4% Nationwide in Spring 2026, Cologne Records Largest City Increase Asking rental prices rose 4% year‑on‑year in spring 2026, led by Cologne, Hamburg and Leipzig, while property …

DAK-Gesundheit: Sickness absence edges down through June 2026 as mental illness rises DAK-Gesundheit reports a slight fall in sickness absence through June 2026; mental illness is now leading cause while …

Germany reports sharp rise in voluntary return support in 2025 Germany saw a surge in voluntary return support in 2025, 16,600 assisted departures, expanded counselling and tailored financial packages for …