Germany's troubled economy shows modest growth after two years of shrinkage
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Germany's troubled economy returned to modest growth last year after two years of falling output, official figures showed, as hopes rise that government spending on bridges, rail lines and defense may help end years of stagnation. The expansion in gross domestic product of 0. 2% for 2025 was fueled by stronger consumer and government spending while exports sagged under the weight of more restrictive U. S. trade policy under President Donald Trump, the German Federal...
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