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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

NEMAČKA EKONOMIJA NA IVICI AMBISA: Talas bankrota trese "Motor Evrope"

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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