"Germany's Economy Avoids Recession, Faces Prolonged Slump in 2023"
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Germany's economy contracted by 0.3% in 2023 due to high inflation and firm interest rates, with the manufacturing sector and domestic demand suffering. Despite narrowly avoiding a technical recession, early indicators suggest a prolonged economic slump, with forecasts of zero GDP growth in 2024. The country faced a budgetary crisis at the end of last year, leading to a suspension of the national debt brake and negotiations for cost-cutting measures to address the economic challenges.
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