EconomyGerman economy lost €420 billion in investment due to crises, research says
The German Economic Institute estimates that the pandemic and geopolitical crises have cost Germany about €420 billion in investment since 2020. Private investment is not expected to recover to pre-crisis levels before the end of 2026. The institute cites high electricity and labor costs and excessive bureaucracy as factors deterring businesses.
German economy lost €420 billion in investment due to crises, research says