Germany’s economy grew by 1.9% in 2022, latest data shows
By DW
17 January 2023 |
7:50 am
Germany managed to stave off a full recession in 2022, with the economy performing better than expected. Although Russia's war in Ukraine and high energy prices slowed growth, the economy "managed to perform well."
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