economy
January 12, 2026
NEMAČKA EKONOMIJA NA IVICI AMBISA: Talas bankrota trese "Motor Evrope"
Broj stečajeva u decembru porastao za 15%, najviše pogođeni transport, ugostiteljstvo i građevinarstvo

TL;DR
- Germany recorded 17,604 company bankruptcies last year, the highest in two decades.
- The current wave is a structural problem affecting multiple sectors, including transport, logistics, hospitality, and construction.
- High energy costs, rising interest rates due to ECB policy, and increased operational costs are key drivers.
- Pandemic-era state aid masked underlying business model weaknesses for some companies.
- Failures of firms in the renewable energy sector cast doubt on Germany's green transition ambitions.
- Germany's economic slowdown has ripple effects across the EU, including the Western Balkans.
- Limited government capacity for new aid packages and unfavorable global conditions complicate the outlook.
- Potential consequences include increased unemployment, weakened local economies, and economic stagnation.
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