Tag: Federal Office of Statistics
Inflation in the euro zone falls more than expected
Frankfurt The price pressure in the euro area eased significantly in May. Consumer prices rose by 6.1 percent compared to the same month last year. This was announced by the…
Manufacturers resist trade
butter Consumers have to pay less money for butter again than before the war broke out in Ukraine. Other products are likely to remain expensive. (Photo: Sorin Gheorghita/Unsplash) Dusseldorf The…
Manufacturers resist trade
butter Consumers have to pay less money for butter again than before the war broke out in Ukraine. Other products are likely to remain expensive. (Photo: Sorin Gheorghita/Unsplash) Dusseldorf The…
Demographic change: How investors can benefit
Trend topic aging population Certain industries could benefit greatly from demographic change – an opportunity for trend investors? (Photo: IMAGO / Shotshop) Frankfurt Very few trends can be predicted. But…
The income from the real estate transfer tax collapses
new building If you buy a property in Germany, you have to pay real estate transfer tax. (Photo: IMAGO/teamwork) Berlin Income from real estate transfer tax fell drastically this year…
Germany’s economy has slipped into recession – these are the reasons
Berlin The German economy slipped into a recession in the winter. From January to March, gross domestic product (GDP) shrank by 0.3 percent compared to the previous quarter. This was…
Tenants should avoid these seven mistakes
Moving into the new apartment Tenants still have options to enter into a traditional contract. (Photo: mauritius images / Westend61) Frankfurt Nina Zimmermann’s rent recently increased by around 150 euros…
Asking rents in major German cities are rising significantly
Apartments in Berlin Asking rents in the capital have risen particularly sharply over the past five years. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf The situation on the housing market in major German cities…
New home ownership support for families starts on June 1st
Berlin It should be a little easier for families to buy an apartment or a house. Federal Building Minister Klara Geywitz has confirmed that she intends to start promoting home…
Municipalities agree citizens to higher taxes and fees
day care center In some communities, parental fees for day-care centers will become significantly more expensive. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The financial situation of many municipalities is deteriorating rapidly. Last year,…
Housing construction targets missed – These are the biggest government cost drivers
Construction of apartment buildings Many cities oblige private investors to create price-regulated housing. (Photo: imago images/teamwork) Berlin The number of newly built apartments in Germany has only increased marginally. According…
Who benefits from the high prices in the supermarket?
customer in the supermarket In view of the high prices, many consumers are extremely price-sensitive right now. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf For months, a tough price war has been raging in…
Less variety in the supermarket – manufacturers are merging their ranges
Dusseldorf Kitkat, Nescafé, Maggi, Thomy – over 2000 brands belong to the world’s largest food company Nestlé. Including the numerous flavor and size variants, the Swiss company has so far…
What pensioners have to consider when paying taxes
tax pension What applies to the tax return in retirement? (Photo: Imago) Frankfurt Finally retired, finally no more tax returns? Unfortunately, this is becoming less and less the case. The…
Significantly less tax revenue in 2024
Christian Lindner The Federal Minister of Finance regularly calls on the other ministries to save. (Photo: Reuters) Berlin, Niigata The federal, state and local governments will probably have to make…
Chemicals checks off first half of the year and relies fully on China
Lanxess production in Bitterfeld in East Germany: The group manufactures ion exchangers for water treatment there. (Photo: Lanxess) Dusseldorf After a weak start to the year, there are no signs…
2023 will be a difficult year for these sectors
Wind turbine assembly in Bottrop Sectors such as mechanical engineering have improved their profits significantly over the past year. (Photo: mauritius images / Rupert Oberhäuser) Dusseldorf, Berlin Rising prices and…
2023 will be a difficult year for these sectors
Dusseldorf, Berlin Rising prices and interest rates, high energy costs and the war in Ukraine weigh heavily on the future prospects of German companies – especially medium-sized companies. This is…
Is the recession coming?
woman in an office The Federal Statistical Office could correct the growth figures for the first quarter. (Photo: Stone/Getty Images) Berlin The dreaded R-word, it’s back. Germany could still slide…
German authorities hardly rely on sustainability when it comes to procurement
Hydrogen-powered garbage truck in Lower Saxony Most municipal clients pay particular attention to the price when it comes to disposal. (Photo: picture alliance / Hauke-Christian Dittrich) Berlin When it comes…