Country: DE | Published: 2026-09-21
German politics remains turbulent after another state election where the far right finished on top and Chancellor Merz's coalition took a hit, with two more states heading to the p
German politics remains turbulent after another state election where the far right finished on top and Chancellor Merz's coalition took a hit, with two more states heading to the polls and keeping pressure on his reform agenda. The economic backdrop offers a counterweight, as the IW institute's sharply raised 2026 growth forecast signals improving momentum despite lingering cost pressures. Corporate headlines add a cautious tone, with Porsche, the sports car unit of Volkswagen, reportedly weighing thousands of additional job cuts.