# German economy lost €420 billion in investment due to crises, research says

https://mins.news/en/item/106282

- TASS, 2026-10-19 13:11 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2204131

> 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.

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