German economy

A survey of German firms has found that 21% of companies say climate change is already having an adverse impact on their operations. The finding, highlighted in commentary on investing and climate topics, suggests climate effects are no longer a future risk but a present business concern in Europe's largest economy.

Russia is stepping up information controls in its fuel and energy sector, according to reports circulating in German-language coverage of the Russian economy. The move adds to the tightening of state oversight over economically strategic industries. Observers are following the development as part of broader attention to how Russia manages economic data and public information amid ongoing sanctions and the war in Ukraine.

East Germany's spy services during the Cold War contributed an estimated $4.6 billion to the country's economy, according to new analysis reported by Popular Science. The figure highlights how industrial espionage and stolen technology transfer became a significant economic activity for the East German state, which relied heavily on copying Western innovations to keep its industries competitive.