German economy set to grow 1.2–1.4% in 2026, nearly double earlier forecasts

Five leading German economic research institutes now forecast GDP growth of 1.2–1.4% for Germany in 2026, nearly double their previous projections, according to the dpa news agency. The upward revision signals a potential recovery from years of recession and stagnation that have weighed on the broader eurozone. The institutes did not specify the drivers behind the improved outlook.