Russia's war against Ukraine and China's reactions have decisively changed the general conditions for industry in Germany. Industry is facing major changes in the context of modernization, decarbonization and localization. The energy transition off ers an enormous economic opportunity for German...

The shrinking of the German manufacturing sector due to the new energy crisis is currently a hotly debated topic. The aim of this article is to contribute to this emotional debate by providing evidence on recent developments in the German manufacturing sector. The analysis of relevant data...

The current energy crisis poses major economic growth risks for the German economy as a whole and for German industry in particular. It also represents an enormous structural challenge for Germany as an industrial nation. A comprehensive deindustrialization in Germany across all sectors is...

Tackling the crisis, readjusting the economic model: Rising energy prices, historically high infl ation rates and ongoing supply chain bottlenecks are challenging Germany’s long-standing industrial base. On top of that, entrepreneurs and the state alike are faced with new geopolitical tensions...