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Video. Iran war slashes Germany's growth outlook by 50%, with deficit at 4.2%

Updated: 02/04/2026 - 11:09 GMT+2

Germany's top economic institutes say the Iran war is exposing structural weaknesses that predate the conflict — and warn that without reform, the country risks permanently underperforming its growth potential.

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