报告显示德国企业申请破产数量创20年来新高

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report indicates that the number of corporate bankruptcies in Germany is expected to reach the highest level in 20 years by 2025, reflecting increasing structural pressures on the German economy [1] - In December 2025, there were 1,519 recorded corporate bankruptcy applications, which is 75% higher than the average level from December 2016 to 2019 [1] - The total number of corporate bankruptcies for the year 2025 is projected to be 17,604, the highest since 2005, affecting approximately 170,000 jobs [1] Group 2 - The report highlights that the impact of bankruptcies is significantly affecting the job market, with the largest 10% of bankrupt companies in December 2025 alone affecting around 15,000 jobs across Germany [1] - The ongoing "bankruptcy wave" is no longer limited to small and micro enterprises, as more medium and large companies are also facing difficulties [1] - Analysis suggests that the German economy is expected to experience contraction in 2023 and 2024, with limited growth anticipated in 2025 and no substantial recovery expected in 2026 [2]