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Germany’s auto sector slashed 51500 jobs in a year as industrial employment fell 2.1 percent, driven by declining exports and rising operational costs.

The European Union has postponed its retaliatory tariffs on US exports until early August to allow more time for talks amid rising transatlantic trade tensions.

Tesla’s sales in Germany and the UK dropped to their lowest levels in over two years in April, reflecting rising competition and backlash against Elon Musk.

Germany has requested an EU budget exemption to increase defence spending amid rising Russian threats.

EU employment rate hit 70.9% in Q4 2024 as unemployment fell to its lowest since 2000, according to OECD data.

The euro zone economy stalled in Q4, posting zero growth, missing forecasts. The ECB responded with a rate cut as inflation concerns persist despite weak GDP data.

In 2024, Germany shifted from a net electricity exporter to importer, driven by rising demand, fossil fuel reductions, and nuclear phase-out, highlighting energy transition challenges.

Germany’s economic contraction extended into December, marking six straight months of decline as weak manufacturing output offset modest stability in the services sector.

Germany faces a 0.2% GDP drop in 2024, marking its second contraction year, as structural challenges and trade risks weigh on recovery, Bundesbank and ECB warn.

Political instability in France and Germany challenges EU economic stability, with trade tensions, industry disruptions, and leadership voids deepening the strain.