Germany on Wednesday lowered its 2025 growth forecast to 0.3%, down from 1.1%, as the country's stagnant economy continues to struggle. Economy Minister Robert Habeck announced the new gross domestic product (GDP) estimate in a presentation of the government's annual economic report in Berlin.
Germany is to present a revised economic forecast for 2025 on Wednesday, with gross domestic product (GDP) expected to grow by a meagre 0.3%. Economy Minister Robert Habeck is due to announce the new figure - a significant drop from last autumn's estimate of 1.
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