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Sentiment in the German export industry brightens slightly: Ifo export expectations rise to -1.2 points in January 2026. The automotive and electrical industries in particular expect exports to grow.
read more...After two weak years, the German machine tool industry expects slight production growth in 2026, driven by a recovery in domestic demand. At the same time, structural changes and international competitive pressure, particularly from China, are intensifying the demands on the industry.
read more...According to the latest ifo survey, the supply of primary products to industry has eased. The automotive industry in particular is reporting significantly fewer material shortages.
read more...Alpla can look back on a successful financial year 2025 despite the difficult global economic situation. With revenue of 5.2 billion euros, the packaging and recycling specialist remains on course for growth.
read more...Analysis by the Leibniz Institute for...
In Germany, more companies filed for insolvency in 2025 than at any time in the last 20 years. This is the result of a recent analysis by the Leibniz Institute for Economic Research Halle (IWH).
read more...Electromobility as a stabilizing factor
The business climate index for the automotive industry improves slightly in December 2025 Electromobility continues to gain in importance and reaches new highs.
read more...With the acquisition of the Hennecke Group, the Brückner Group is expanding its technology portfolio to include key competencies in polyurethane processing. The transaction is expected to be completed at the beginning of January.
read more...Annual balance sheet of the VCI 2025
The German Chemical Industry Association (VCI) takes stock at today's press conference: 2025 was a difficult year for the chemical and pharmaceutical industry with declining sales, low production capacity utilization and increasing uncertainty for jobs and locations.
read more...The economic situation in Germany remains tense: A noticeable economic turnaround is not in sight; instead, the crisis continues. According to the latest economic survey by the German Economic Institute (IW), one in three companies is planning to cut staff in 2026. Companies are also reluctant to invest.
read more...The Federal Cabinet adopted the microelectronics strategy today. Germany wants to become a leader in microelectronics. The Federal Government's new strategy: bundling topics such as research, skilled workers and production in order to strengthen chip design, supply chains and technological sovereignty.
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