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As Economic Crisis Drags on, German Businesses Expect Job Cuts in 2026

BERLIN (Reuters) : Amajority of German business associations expect job ⁠cuts in 2026 as the country’s economic crisis persists, with ​industry hit hardest ‍by global protectionism and weak exports, a survey showed on ‍Monday. Of 46 business associations surveyed by the German ‌Economic Institute IW, 22 anticipate workforce reductions next year. Only nine expect to increase hiring and 15 foresee stable employment levels. The automotive, paper an…

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German top companies lose billions. Investors avoid the location Germany. 22 associations expect job cuts in the coming year 2026.

A majority of German trade associations expect job losses in 2026 due to the continuing economic crisis in the country, according to a survey by the German economic institute IW published on Monday 29 December.

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According to economic experts, labor market problems are likely to continue into 2026. A survey of industry associations published Monday by the German Economic Institute (IW) revealed that 22 out of 46 business associations expect job losses in 2026. Only nine associations anticipate an increase in employees in their sector, while 15 expect employment to remain stable. The poor results are due to familiar causes: the German economy is suffering…

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berliner-sonntagsblatt.de broke the news in on Monday, December 29, 2025.
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