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The German economy performs well on the back of a competitive export sector and is rebalancing towards domestic demand, driven by a strong labour market. The recent surge in immigration poses a significant challenge for the German economy.
Country Report
The German economy performs well on the back of improved domestic demand and a competitive export sector. The public sector is effective in reducing debt. The housing market in the big cities remains buoyant, but is moderating slowly.
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The German economy performs well due to their competitive export sector and improving domestic demand. The housing market in the big cities is buoyant, but countrywide, there are no signs of overheating.
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Economic growth slowed down in 2012. Going forward, activity is expected to pick up only slowly in 2013. Long-run growth prospects remain weak, caused by the aging population and subdued labour productivity growth in the services sector.
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Germany’s strong economic recovery and resilient labour market have ensured the country’s safe haven status. The country’s banking sector still has large cross-border exposures, especially to the vulnerable Southern European countries.
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Germany’s strong economic recovery and resilient labour market are thanks to sound macro policies and the quick rebound in world trade. Risks to the reform agenda for Landesbanken and an escalation of the Eurozone debt crisis remain a medium-term concern.