Global Scans · Germany · Weekly Summary

• [New] Germany's economy is expected to grow more strongly in 2026 than previously anticipated. Deutsche Welle
• [New] The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday lifted its forecast for the German economy, with growth expected to hit 1.1% in 2026. Yahoo Finance
• [New] By 2030, Germany is to spend 3.5% of its GDP on defence. Al Jazeera
• [New] Germany has made a NATO commitment to reach 260,000 active duty personnel by 2035, and to double its reservists to 200,000. Al Jazeera
• [New] Germany projects the budget to increase annually to EUR 152 billion by 2029, thereby meeting NATO core defence spending targets of 3.5% of GDP six years early. Clarion Defence DSEI
• [New] The new budget allocations will mean Germany hits NATO spending targets ahead of schedule. Clarion Defence DSEI
• [New] Germany ordered eight MQ-9B SeaGuardians for €1.52 billion with anti-submarine warfare delivery starting 2028. Drone Warfare
• [New] Predictive Analysis: Expect Germany to accelerate ASW configuration integration ahead of the planned 2031-2032 timeline if Baltic tensions escalate, potentially incorporating AI-assisted acoustic analysis and automated sonar buoy deployment patterns. Drone Warfare
• [New] To achieve permanent greenhouse gas neutrality from 2045, it is important to realise all reduction potentials in order to keep the need for offsetting negative emissions as low as possible. / Germany Umweltbundesamt
• [New] The further expansion of renewable energies and a rapid end to coal-fired power generation are the central pillars for the climate protection targets for 2030 and must therefore be pursued relentlessly. / Germany Umweltbundesamt
• [New] At a summit in Hamburg, Germany, on Monday, nine European governments will commit to accelerate the expansion of offshore wind power through large-scale, cross-border projects, to hit their overall target for 300 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity by 2050. MarineLink
• [New] A modest loosening of the euro area fiscal stance - led by Germany's expansionary budget plans, including higher defence and infrastructure spending - is set to support domestic activity, while easing inflation and rising wages are expected to lift real incomes and underpin consumer spending. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] Large member states such as Germany, France, Italy and Spain are all expected to expand. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] Germany, the largest industrial hydrogen consumer in Europe, has confirmed it will rely on subsidies rather than binding mandates. Green Building Africa
• [New] The target of 10 GW of electrolysis capacity by 2030 will probably be missed. / Germany EWI
• The German economy's future will largely depend on how well companies adapt to technological advances - particularly digitalization and artificial intelligence - to maintain their competitive edge internationally. Newsflare
• If fiscal plans proceed, they would provide important support for growth in 2026; if not, it could cause a deterioration in both growth and sentiment. / Germany AdvisorAnalyst.com
• The Bundesbank sees GDP growth accelerating to 0.6% in 2026 and 1.3% in 2027, driven by government spending and a resurgence of exports. / Germany First Business Bank
• Inflation is projected to decrease from 2.1% in 2025 to 1.9% in 2026 and then to 1.8% in 2027, before rising to the European Central Bank's medium-term target of 2% in 2028. / Germany First Business Bank
• Germany, along with several other European nations, will send a small number of soldiers to Greenland today as President Trump has stepped up his call to seize the semi-autonomous Danish territory. Everything Briefing
• The German report's forward-looking estimate was more modest: generative AI could add $1.8 billion per year by 2030, depending on investment, education, and access. The Rio Times
• Autonomous buses and shuttles could significantly change the structure and performance of public transport in Germany if deployed at scale. Future Transport-News

Last updated: 27 January 2026