Global Scans · Germany · Weekly Summary

• [New] Germany's continued investment in surplus imaging and endovascular treatment facilities will only strengthen its competitive position. Precedence Research
• [New] Only 16% of German respondents expect profitable growth in the coming years. KPMG
• [New] Should storage levels drop to even more dangerously low levels, then energy-intensive industry will be forced to shut down - a step that would cripple the already struggling German economy. Clintel
• [New] A real upturn in Germany is not to be expected without far-reaching reforms. KPMG
• [New] Defence spending across the European Union will ramp up in 2026 and is expected to meaningfully contribute to growth. / Germany CCA Financial Planners
• [New] Prime Minister Modi invited German companies to invest / expand businesses in India to benefit from its strong economic growth, business-friendly environment, large highly-skilled workforce and immense opportunities to scale up operations. Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
• [New] The tax-advantaged active pension starting in 2026 might result in opportunistic windfall effects but does nothing to address the core issues of the precarious finances of the public pension system. / Germany LBBW
• [New] Germany is the biggest manufacturer and will continue to act as the leading producer in Europe, due to its well-developed engineering foundation, its strong support for SMEs, and increased investment by companies into digital manufacturing facilities. SkyQuest Technology Consulting
• [New] Germany is forecast to see insolvencies rise by 1% in 2026, while France and the UK are each expected to record a 2% increase, leaving failures at historically high levels. Insurance Business
• [New] German chemical company BASF is one of many phasing-out per - and polyfluoroalkyl substances by 2028. WTIN
• [New] Inflation is forecast to remain around 2.2% in 2026, supporting moderate underlying volume growth. / Germany Cision PR Newswire
• [New] Tailwinds are likely to come from Germany's debt-financed infrastructure and defence investment plans announced last year, whose economic impact should become increasingly noticeable in 2026. ODDO BHF
• [New] Berlin is going to help mass-manufacture Ukrainian-designed drones, harnessing Germany's potent industrial base and automated production lines. Euromaidan Press
• [New] Germany's Institute for Employment Research projects 1.6 million jobs could be reshaped or lost to AI by 2040, with high-skilled positions disproportionately affected. Insights
• [New] The German defence contractor Rheinmetall expects to receive orders totaling €80 billion in 2026. #
• [New] We keep a clear preference for Europe, supported by the implementation of fiscal stimulus plans - notably in Germany - expected to bolster infrastructure and defence sectors. Societe Generale
• [New] Germany's economic confidence has surged to its strongest level since mid-2021, shrugging off renewed tariff threats from the US and signalling growing optimism that 2026 could mark a turning point for Europe's largest economy. Euronews
• [New] Germany's National Hydrogen Strategy explicitly identifies PGM supply security as a key risk factor, allocating €2 billion toward strategic partnerships with PGM-producing countries. Discovery Alert
• Germany's economy is expected to grow more strongly in 2026 than previously anticipated. Deutsche Welle
• 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
• By 2030, Germany is to spend 3.5% of its GDP on defence. Al Jazeera

Last updated: 03 February 2026