End of an Economic Boom: Germany Says Goodbye to Years of Plenty.

Germany's economy is facing challenges such as inflation, interest rate rises, sluggish recovery in its key export market China, and high energy costs. The country is predicted to finish the year in the red, with the government being the only one left predicting GDP growth. The push to achieve climate neutrality by 2045 is expected to bring a new economic era, but some experts are sceptical about seeing any short-term benefits. The country is also held back by structural weaknesses such as slow bureaucracy, low levels of digitalisation, and an ageing population that could lead to labour shortages.