Group 1 - The total number of corporate bankruptcies in Germany reached 17,604 in 2025, the highest level since 2005, indicating increasing structural pressures on the German economy [1] - In December 2025 alone, there were 1,519 bankruptcy applications, which is 75% higher than the average from December 2016 to 2019, reflecting a significant rise in corporate insolvencies [1] - Approximately 170,000 jobs were affected by corporate bankruptcies throughout 2025, highlighting the severe impact on the employment market [1] Group 2 - The German economy is expected to experience continuous contraction in 2023 and 2024, with limited growth anticipated in 2025 and no substantial recovery expected in 2026 [2] - High energy costs and sluggish corporate transformation efforts, along with external shocks such as increased tariffs from the U.S., are further constraining the survival of businesses in Germany [2]
德国经济迎大考 企业破产数量创20年新高
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-09 06:20