German Exports Rise, Shrugging off Iran War Concerns

The 0.9% increase was driven by U.S. trade, as manufacturers proved relatively resilient to uncertainty prompted by the Iran war.

WSJ • Jul 9, 2026

Germany's Merz unveils pension, tax and labour reforms

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz outlined a package of pension, tax and labour reforms on Thursday, along with measures to cut red tape that he said would boost growth, jobs and competitiveness while ​maintaining social welfare protections.

Reuters • Jul 2, 2026

German Consumer Sentiment Stabilizes at Subdued Level

Income expectations picked up, but only slightly, and consumers remained less optimistic about their future financial than before the Middle East conflict.

WSJ • Jun 25, 2026

German industry employment falls to ten-year low, study shows

The number of people employed in ​German industry in 2025 fell to a ‌10-year low of just 6.6 million workers, a study by the German ​Economic Institute (IW) showed on ​Thursday.

Reuters • Jun 18, 2026

German Investor Confidence Jumps on Hopes of End to Middle East Conflict

Investor confidence improved unexpectedly sharply on hopes the conflict in the Middle East would end soon and energy prices would drop.

WSJ • Jun 16, 2026

German advisory panel urges future-focused spending from infrastructure fund

An independent advisory panel urged the German government on Tuesday to channel more ​money from its €500 billion ($578.30 billion) infrastructure fund ‌into future-focused areas, including research and development, digitalisation and energy infrastructure.

Reuters • Jun 9, 2026

Germany faces €1 billion extra cost as EU allows wider industry power relief

Germany may face around €1 billion euros in additional budget costs after ​the European Commission allowed stronger electricity ‌price relief for industry than previously expected, Economy Minister Katherina Reiche told Handelsblatt on Tuesday.

Reuters • Jun 9, 2026

German, French leaders unable to resolve FCAS fighter jet dispute, sources say

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and ​French President Emmanuel Macron ‌have concluded that the companies involved in ​building a joint ​fighter jet are unable to ⁠reach an agreement, ​two German government officials ​told Reuters on Monday.

Reuters • Jun 8, 2026

German Factory Orders Fell Back in April

German manufacturing orders dropped in April, reversing some of the gains in March that came on the back of stock building after the outbreak of the war in Iran.

WSJ • Jun 8, 2026

FTSE 100 rises as mining stocks rally on stronger metal prices

The UK's blue-chip index advanced on Tuesday, supported by gains in mining-related shares as base metal prices strengthened, while energy stocks came under pressure following a decline in crude oil. Broader sentiment was also influenced by geopolitical developments, including renewed expectations of progress in US–Iran talks.

Invezz • Jun 2, 2026