The German government has adjusted its economic outlook for the current year. Officials now anticipate a recession instead of the previously expected growth. However, they remain optimistic about a recovery in 2025. This shift in predictions reflects recent economic challenges faced by Europe’s largest economy. Berlin now forecasts a 0.2% decline in the country’s gross […]
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