Germany 2026 Economic Outlook Tepid Recovery: IW expects Germany’s economy to stay sluggish as exports weaken and global trade slows. GDP Forecasts: 2025: +0.1% 2026: +0.9% (boosted partly by more working days). Calendar Effect: Nearly 2.5 extra working days will contribute about a third of 2026’s growth. Govt vs IW Forecasts: Economy Ministry sees 1.3% growth in 2026 — higher than IW’s estimate. Global Drag: World trade growth expected to drop from 4.5% in 2025 to just 1.5% in 2026 due to U.S. tariffs and geopolitical tensions. Investment Pressure: Weak foreign trade dampens private investment; government investment likely to remain limited. #GermanyGDP# #Economy# #IWInstitute# #globaltrade#