German Economy Grows by 0.3% in Q2 2026, Driven by Exports

Germany's gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.3% in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the first quarter, after adjusting for price, seasonal, and calendar variations. This final reading from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) is 0.1 percentage points higher than the initial estimate. The growth in economic performance was primarily fueled by a positive development in exports.