Katherina Reiche warned that Left Party gains in Berlin could weaken Germany’s investment appeal and raise concerns over property rights.
In 2025, Germany’s wage gap between German and foreign full-time workers stood at 23.6%, reflecting ongoing labor market inequalities and the need for policy reforms.
Germany's labor shortage is set to rise to 4.3 million by 2036 due to baby boomer retirements and reduced immigration, challenging economic growth and social welfare sustainability.
The ifo Institute warns that US auto tariffs could trigger a German recession by 2026 if the EU responds with retaliatory duties, escalating transatlantic trade tensions.