German Economy Faces Stagnation with 0.5% GDP Growth Forecast

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Germany's Council of Economic Experts forecasts a mere 0.5% GDP growth in 2026 and 0.8% in 2027, with inflation rising to 3%, prompting concerns over the country's economic competitiveness and structural issues like an aging population.

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