Summary
- Germany’s economic trajectory is not satisfactory, with Finance Minister Christian Lindner expressing concerns about a lack of growth and competitiveness.
- The country has failed to grow in any two consecutive quarters since late 2021, indicating a prolonged stagnation.
- There are fears of a recession, with the Bundesbank suggesting that GDP may have stagnated or even fallen in the third quarter.
- Lindner is emphasizing the need for supply-side measures and reforms to boost competitiveness and drive economic growth.