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German economy expected to stagnate in 2025, IfW Kiel says

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Posted on December 12, 2024

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· Last updated: January 27, 2026

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German Economy Predicted to Stagnate in 2025, IfW Kiel Reports

BERLIN (Reuters) - The German economy is expected to stagnate next year following two consecutive years of contraction, the IfW Kiel Institute for the World Economy said on Thursday.

The institute cut its previous forecast of 0.5% growth from September.

"The German economy cannot break free from stagnation," said the economic institute in its report. "There are hardly any signs of a noticeable economic upturn."

For 2026, IfW Kiel forecast 0.9% growth, also downwardly revising its previous forecast of 1.1% growth.

(Reporting by Maria Martinez; Editing by Madeline Chambers)

Key Takeaways

  • German economy expected to stagnate in 2025.
  • IfW Kiel revises growth forecast from 0.5% to stagnation.
  • No signs of a significant economic upturn in Germany.
  • 2026 growth forecast revised to 0.9% from 1.1%.
  • Economic stagnation follows two years of contraction.

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The article discusses the forecasted stagnation of the German economy in 2025, as reported by IfW Kiel.
What are the growth forecasts for 2026?
IfW Kiel forecasts a 0.9% growth for the German economy in 2026, revised down from 1.1%.
Who provided the economic forecast?
The economic forecast was provided by the IfW Kiel Institute for the World Economy.

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