Keywords: European economy


German economic institutes lower growth outlook and raise inflation forecasts

Germany’s leading economic institutes have revised down their growth projections for 2026 and 2027 while increasing their inflation forecasts, reflecting mounting economic pressures linked to rising energy costs. According to the updated outlook, economic growth in Europe’s largest economy......

Ireland plans new savings accounts to boost investment culture

Ireland is preparing to introduce a new type of personal savings and investment account starting in 2027, in a move aimed at encouraging households to make better use of their financial assets. The initiative, announced by Finance Minister Simon Harris, seeks to address the large volume of savings currently......

French economic growth remains steady as Middle East tensions raise uncertainty

France’s economy appears to be maintaining moderate growth in early 2026, although rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are creating new uncertainties for the economic outlook, according to the country’s central bank. In its latest assessment, Banque de France indicated that economic......

German economy posts modest 0.3% growth in final quarter of 2025

Germany’s economy grew by 0.3% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with the previous quarter, according to the federal statistics office Destatis. The increase was slightly above market expectations, which had forecast 0.2% growth. The quarterly expansion was driven primarily by higher household......