Berlin, February 20 (QNA) - Germany’s GDP grew 0.3 percent year-over-year in real terms in Q4 of 2025, official data showed today.

The German Federal Bank said in a report that the German economy continued growth that was interrupted in H2 of 2025 following the change in US trade policy and the introduction of tariffs.

The report noted that the year-end increase was driven in particular by private consumption and government spending, while the industrial sector was able to expand production, and output in the construction sector also rose significantly.

The Federal Bank expects the German economy to continue recovering in H1 of 2026, though at a slow pace, with industry and exports likely to increase during the current quarter. The report also pointed to the emergence of negative signals recently regarding the short-term outlook for the industrial sector, particularly concerning production plans and capacity utilization levels. (QNA)