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Germanys slow road to recovery

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November 13, 2026

Germany’s economy is finally seeing growth this year – for the first time since 2022. But an expansion largely driven by debt is raising new questions about what’s sustainable – and the hard choices still ahead.

Stronger exports and increased government spending will help Germany’s economy return to growth in 2026, according to a new prognosis from the country’s top economists. But the recovery comes with growing concerns about Germany’s long-term fiscal health: Rising borrowing costs and high social and defense spending are putting pressure on public finances. Economists now warn that difficult policy choices will be needed in the years ahead. 

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