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Published on December 8, 2025 - 17:46 GMT

Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs participates in EU ‘Auctions-as-a-Service’ mechanism of the European Hydrogen Bank

The European Commission has today launched the third round of its EU-wide Innovation Fund auction to promote the production of renewable and low-carbon hydrogen. For this type of hydrogen produced in the EU, the Hydrogen Bank covers the gap between the …

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Published on December 4, 2025 - 15:48 GMT

Emergency relief for Ukraine's energy system - further 100 million Euros for the Ukraine Energy Support Fund

The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) is providing an additional 100 million euros through the KfW Development Bank for the repair of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. These funds come in addition to the 60 million euros announced …

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Published on November 20, 2025 - 13:01 GMT

The Economic Situation in the Federal Republic of Germany in November 2025

© iStock.com/blackred According to its flash estimate for the third quarter, the Federal Statistical Office reports that GDP remained essentially flat. This follows a slight upward revision of GDP growth for the second quarter. Positive impulses came from …

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Published on September 19, 2025 - 16:25 GMT

The Economic Situation in the Federal Republic of Germany in September 2025

© iStock.com/blackred The economic recovery that started in mid-2024 was interrupted by a contraction of GDP in Q2 that was considerably stronger than had been expected. The main reason for this are special effects resulting from the frontloading of …

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Published on August 20, 2025 - 21:29 GMT

The Economic Situation in the Federal Republic of Germany in August 2025

© iStock.com/blackred As expected, Germany’s economic performance slowed down in Q2. According to a flash estimate from the Federal Statistical Office, GDP decreased by 0.1% quarter-on-quarter, (adjusted for price, seasonal, and calendar effects). The …

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Published on July 25, 2025 - 13:52 GMT

The Economic Situation in the Federal Republic of Germany in July 2025

© iStock.com/blackred Following the economic upturn at the start of the year, a weaker momentum has emerged in the second quarter. Despite improved business expectations, industrial production and incoming orders remain volatile. Foreign trade weighs on …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 21:06 GMT

Funding from the European Regional Development Fund found to drive employment and innovation

The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) published the final report of a commissioned study entitled “Evaluation of the ERDF programmes in the funding period 2014–2020 in Germany.” The study shows that German regions benefit from the …

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Published on July 8, 2025 - 16:42 GMT

The economic situation in Germany in May 2025

© iStock.com/blackred In the first quarter of 2025, the German economy posted a modest recovery, with GDP increasing by 0.2% quarter-on-quarter, adjusted for prices, seasonal and calendar effects. The rebound was primarily driven by private consumption, …

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Published on June 16, 2025 - 20:01 GMT

Strengthened Offshore Partnership between Denmark and Germany for Europe’s Energy Transition

Germany and Denmark are intensifying their offshore energy partnership, focusing on cross-border projects that will accelerate the European energy transition. Current geopolitical challenges, global competition, and a rapidly changing climate demonstrate …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 07:07 GMT

The Economic Situation in Germany in April 2025

© iStock.com/blackred The German economy finds itself in turbulent waters: the tariff hikes announced and then suspended by the U.S. have increased global levels of uncertainty, caused turbulences on the financial markets and dampened the global outlook …

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Published on April 9, 2025 - 10:54 GMT

International Energy Agency recommends Germany to use energy transition as a driver of energy security and economic ...

In its report on German energy policy published today, the International Energy Agency (IEA) expresses its appreciation for the German energy transition and at the same time calls upon Germany to increase its efforts to reduce emissions in the transport …

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Published on April 8, 2025 - 10:28 GMT

The Economic Situation in Germany in March 2025

© iStock.com/blackred The economy remains weak in view of restrained domestic and foreign demand coupled with increased uncertainties about the trade and geopolitical outlook. Latest figures show a stabilisation in industry contrasting with a decline in …

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Published on March 28, 2025 - 15:49 GMT

Aid for Ukraine's energy supply – BMWK further supports the Ukraine Energy Support Fund

The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) is providing the European Energy Community with an additional 7,27 million euros for the repair of the Ukrainian energy infrastructure via the German Development Bank KfW. The BMWK's …

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Published on February 11, 2025 - 14:51 GMT

Winning with AI: How Competition Fuels Innovation

Please support the Ministry’s public relations work: We need your consent to be able to measure your user activity on our website using etracker. A pseudonymised evaluation of this data by etracker helps us to improve our website. You can revoke your …

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Published on January 30, 2025 - 16:21 GMT

Joint political declaration of intent to develop the Southern Hydrogen Corridor signed by five countries in Rome

As part of the first ministerial conference for the Southern Hydrogen Corridor, Germany, Algeria, Italy, Austria and Tunisia today signed a joint declaration of intent (JDol) on the development of the Southern Hydrogen Corridor in Rome. The conference was …

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Published on December 19, 2024 - 15:21 GMT

The German Government and German Länder stand in close alliance for a future-proof cohesion policy

German State Secretary Bernhard Kluttig sent the joint statement from the German Federation and the German Länder to the European Commission regarding the future of European cohesion policy beyond 2027. State Secretary Kluttig: “The German Government and …

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Published on December 11, 2024 - 14:59 GMT

Scaling up green hydrogen: BMWK event in Madrid highlights key partnerships and advancements in the Southwestern Hydrogen Corridor

Today, the German Embassy in Madrid hosted a high-level event titled “Scaling Up Green Hydrogen for Domestic Use and Export: The Role of the Southwestern Hydrogen Corridor, Cooperation and Partnerships”. Organized by the German Federal Ministry for …

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Published on November 27, 2024 - 14:51 GMT

Renewed BMWK contribution to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund aims at repairing and strengthening the country’s energy ...

The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) is providing the European Energy Community with an additional 65 million euros for the repair of the Ukrainian energy infrastructure via the German Development Bank KfW. The BMWK's …

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Published on November 25, 2024 - 12:36 GMT

One year after signing the bilateral plan of action, Italy and Germany reinforce their commitment to work together to boost the EU’...

Today, one year after the signature of the bilateral German-Italian plan of action on 22 November 2023 by Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Germany's Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz as part of German-Italian intergovernmental consultations, …

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Published on November 6, 2024 - 16:42 GMT

High-level UAE delegation visits Berlin for Talks on Carbon Pricing & Hydrogen

Germany and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have strengthened their close cooperation in hydrogen trade and climate protection during the visit of a high-level delegation from the UAE to Berlin from October 28th to 30th. Stefan Wenzel, Parliamentary State …

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