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In the first half of the year, the number of bankruptcies in Germany reached its highest level since 2005. The government is discussing the need to increase public debt to support the economy.
The German authorities were unable to stop the massive ruin of German businesses. This is evidenced by the statement of the Vice-Chancellor and Minister of Finance of the Federal Republic of Germany Lars Klingbeil, who was quoted by TASS.
According to the official, in the first half of the year the number of bankruptcies reached the highest levels since 2005.
Klingbeil also said his country could not protect itself without taking on new debt, Reuters reported.
“It’s like going to the moon without a rocket,” he said.

Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Patrushev announced a set of measures to support agrarians, including allocating 10 billion rubles for rail transportation, abolishing export duties on grain and a possible moratorium on bankruptcy to prevent overcrowding in regions.

The Iranian Ministry of Oil announced a doubling of the cost of gasoline that does not fall under benefits to 100 thousand rials per liter. The measure was taken due to the budget deficit in the country.

The German automaker Volkswagen Group is considering the sale of motorcycle manufacturer Ducati as part of a large-scale asset restructuring. The company plans to reconsider the fate of 600 of its 2,000 divisions to improve competitiveness.

Brent oil rose to $98.23 per barrel amid escalating conflict in the Middle East following Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia's energy infrastructure.

Trade turnover between the EAEU countries and Vietnam has doubled over the decade, reaching 14% growth this year. Russia is increasing its exports of food and fertilizers, while Vietnamese businesses are showing interest in investing in the Russian agro-industrial sector.

Based on the results of January-June 2026 in Russia, the volume of cash loan refinancing increased by more than 200 percent compared to 2025, exceeding 430 billion rubles, Kommersant reports, citing OKB data.