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Farmer unrest will further polarise German politics
Government cuts to agricultural subsidies have triggered nationwide protests
GermanyGermany’s exports will continue to struggle
High energy prices and cooling foreign demand, particularly from China, are hurting Germany’s trade position
GermanyGermany will liberalise its arms exports policy
Berlin is open to ditching its five-year ban on the exports of Eurofighter jets to Saudi Arabia
GermanyGermany faces heightened risk of labour disruptions
Workers from a wide range of sectors are threatening strike action throughout the year
GermanyUkraine war is transforming Germany's defence industry
European demand for German defence industry equipment has increased significantly since the war in Ukraine
GermanyEurope’s long manufacturing downturn will last longer
Europe’s latest manufacturing PMIs indicate that the long downturn will persist
EUFDP vote provides small relief for German coalition
The fiscally conservative Free Democrats membership has voted narrowly for the party to stay in government
GermanyGermany’s AfD will continue to make political gains
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is managing to turn polls and votes into political gains for the first time
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