...rly noticeable in December—almost 14%, according to the Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (DIHK). The main causes of the crisis are rising energy prices, supply chain disruptions, and international instability, including the war in the Middle East. The transportation and warehousing, hotel, and construction sectors were hit hardest. The number of consumer bankruptcies also increased—77,219 cases were registered in 2025, an 8.4% increase from 2024. The future depends o...
...n the stabilization of energy prices and the end of military conflicts in the Middle East.