FRANKFURT, Germany, Jan 15, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Germany's economy expanded by 0.2 percent in 2025, returning to growth after two years of recession, official data showed Thursday, despite challenges ranging from the US tariff blitz to weak demand in China. The performance of Europe's biggest economy remained subdued however due to a decline in exports, she said. "Germany's export business faced strong headwinds owing to higher US tariffs, the appreciation of the euro and increased competition from China," Brand said. Investment also remained weak last year, and fell in the construction and machinery manufacturing industries, according to the provisional data released by Destatis. For the final quarter of 2025, the agency estimated that the economy grew 0.2 percent from the third quarter.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 15, 2026 10:45 UTC