Germany: Consumer mood slumps amid Ukraine war
By DW
29 March 2022 |
12:08 pm
The Russian attack on Ukraine has dampened consumer sentiment in Germany, just as many hoped the lifting of pandemic restrictions would drive an economic revival. Experts say a recession could be looming.
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