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German Economy Dragged by Weak Growth, Rising Layoffs, Bankruptcies
The Reichstag building in Berlin, 2024. Photo: X/ @BudgetGalaxy. August 2, 2024 Hour: 8:22 am On Thursday, the Federal Statistical Office reported a 0.1 percent decline in the gross domestic product (GDP) for the second quarter, which marked a …