German economy

Europe's industrial engine

The German economy is the largest in Europe and among the largest in the world, historically built on manufacturing, engineering, and exports—particularly automobiles, machinery, and chemicals.

References to the German economy often arise in discussions of eurozone policy, trade surpluses, or industrial strength: The German economy weathered the recession better than expected.

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