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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 its (still) NATO allies with tariffs, threats…
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 organic land in the total area used for…
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, renewable potential etc. strongly shape…
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 unprecedented tariff sanctions on the part of…
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 emissions, it faces a particular challenge to undergo…
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 October—the new government's first major…
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 Germany. It provides annual key figures on income,…
Many Shining Children's Eyes under the Christmas Tree? Family Structures Today
A decorated Christmas tree – lots of presents underneath, children's eyes full of excitement. This is what a classic Christmas Eve might look like for a family in Germany. After dinner and the exchange of gifts, there’s plenty of time to…
Identification of weather clusters to support climate adaptation processes in rural areas
With climate change accelerating, there is a growing need to improve knowledge about current and future changes in local climate conditions and their impacts. It is important to assess climate risks, understand the most relevant risk…
Transformation of heat supply – model-based analysis with PANTA RHEI
This study analyses the macroeconomic and sectoral effects of the heating transition (“Wärmewende”) using a scenario analysis within the macroeconomic model PANTA RHEI. An updated energy module is linked to an expanded investment and…