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2026.05.2206:00:00UTC+00German Growth Stalls: GDP Holds at 0.4% Year‑on‑Year in Q1 2026

Germany’s economy showed no fresh momentum at the start of 2026, with gross domestic product (GDP) growing 0.4% year‑on‑year in the first quarter, unchanged from the 0.4% increase recorded in the first quarter of 2025. The latest reading, updated on 22 May 2026, indicates that Europe’s largest economy remains stuck in a low‑growth pattern.

The year‑on‑year comparison framework shows that both the current and previous readings reflect the same modest expansion rate when set against their respective quarters a year earlier. With no acceleration in the headline figure, the data underscores a period of stagnation rather than recovery, suggesting that Germany has yet to break out of its subdued growth trajectory. Investors and policymakers will now watch upcoming quarters for signs of either renewed strength or a potential loss of momentum.

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