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Services in world trade

The majority of world trade is determined by the international exchange of goods. With increasing globalisation, but above all with increasing digitalisation, trade in services has increased…

Export: It could have been worse!

The development of the German economy continues to be shaped by the successes of the manufacturing industry on export markets. Right now, things are not looking good: the US is responding to…

Organic farming is growing, but not everywhere at the same rate: Where Germany stands in comparison to other European countries

Organic products have been gaining popularity in Germany for years, and the organic area has also increased significantly – but recently, this development has stalled. In 2024, the share of…

Same Same but Different: Similarities and Differences in Regional Conditions for the Energy and Heating Transition

Decarbonising energy systems and transforming the heating sector require integrated, spatially sensitive planning. Regional conditions such as building stock, urban density, district heating,…

What will be important in 2026? An outlook

2025 was a year full of change: with the change of power in the United States, there has been a U-turn in the way national and international politics are conducted. Trade policy was subject to…

Situation and risks facing the chemical industry

The chemical industry is at the heart of socio-ecological transformation: as the largest industrial consumer of mineral oils and natural gas in Germany and thus a significant source of…

Will the special fund for infrastructure and climate neutrality put Germany back on track for growth?

With an amendment to the Basic Law in March 2025, the German government paved the way for the special fund for infrastructure and climate neutrality (SVIK). The corresponding law was passed in…

Despite a decline in sales and a small harvest, viticulture remains robust and strong in exports

The German Farm Accountancy Data Network (TBN) of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity (BMLEH) is the central basis for the economic analysis of agriculture in…

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