The road to recovery is slow at best: the economy has a long way to go
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The hoped-for turnaround has not materialised: the German economy continues to tread water. Pessimistic voices still predominate in companies. This is shown by the economic survey for fall 2025 conducted by the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK), which reflects the business situation and expectations of around 23,000 companies from all sectors and regions.