The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany increased to +17.7 points in March. This corresponds to a rise of +2.7 points compared with the previous month. The indicator thus signals cautious optimism…
In the past 15 years, the proportion of graduates in employment in the German economy has increased significantly. In the future, demand for university graduates is also expected to continue to rise. Meanwhile,…
The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany increased slightly by 1.0 points in February. It now stands at +15.0 points compared to +14.0 points in the previous month. Growth in Germany can thus be…
Falling oil and gas prices are no longer to be expected in the short- or medium-term. This is the conclusion reached by some 150 experts from the fields of energy supply, trade and services, as well as…
More than 99 % of businesses in Germany are considered to be small or medium-sized. These diverse enterprises ensure economic stability, facilitate structural change and promote innovation, thus making a…
The changes to corporation tax, proposed by the German government in the Tax Benefits Reduction Act (Steuervergünstigungsabbaugesetz), will result in increased tax burdens being placed on the companies…
A greater use of the internet in the lending process allows to considerably cut processing times and costs. It is therefore absolutely essential for banks wishing to remain competitive in the tough business of…
Referring to the fee and tax rates which the OECD published last year, the German Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) claims, that in comparison to the international average, the German tax burden is low.…
The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany increases in January for the first time in seven months. It now stands at +14.0 points, which corresponds to a rise of 13.4 points compared with the previous…
