According to the current issue of the Bundesbank’s Monthly Report, German economic output fell surprisingly significantly in the fourth quarter of 2024. The main reasons for this were declining exports and weak industrial output, especially in the automotive sector, while private and government consumption expenditure rose. The labour market outlook also suggests a continued cooldown.

Germany’s current account recorded a surplus of €24.0 billion in December 2024, up €2.1 billion on the previous month’s level. The surplus in the goods account decreased sharply, but the surplus in invisible current transactions, which comprise services as well as primary and secondary income, increased more strongly.

Die Jahreswachstumsrate des weit gefassten Geldmengenaggregats M3 erhöhte sich im Januar 2025 auf 3,6 % nach 3,4 % im Dezember 2024. In den drei Monaten bis Januar betrug sie durchschnittlich 3,6 %. 

In Architektenkreisen stieß das postmoderne Gebäude der Hauptverwaltung in Hessen mit seinen bunten Elementen und seinen Verzierungen auf geteilte Resonanz. Doch der einst kritisierte Baustil gilt nun wieder als Kult, heißt es in einem Artikel in der Zeitschrift Architektur & Wohnen.

To simplify the process of meeting reporting deadlines, reporting dates are to be harmonised.

The counterfeits being spread at present can be detected by checking the security features. In most cases, counterfeiters focus on just one or only few security features. Therefore, it is advisable to check several features.