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The EU Stability and Growth Pact stipulates that Eurozone members must adhere to certain rules and ensure budgetary discipline. The annual government deficit is not to exceed 3% of the gross domestic product. The public debt must not exceed 60% of GDP.

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Economic growth in the EU

GDP is the most important economic indicator and is indicative of a country's economic situation. It measures the economic performance of a country over a given period. This page offers access to the most recent quarterly data for EU countries.

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February 2026: EU unemployment rate at 5.9%

Germany has one of the lowest unemployment rates within the EU-27. 4.0% of the labour force (15- to 74-year-olds) were unemployed in February 2026. In the EU-27 a total of 13.1 million citizens were without employment.

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Switzerland is most common European destination for German emigrants

Of all European countries, Switzerland remains the most popular destination for German emigrants: at the beginning of 2024, approximately 323,600 German citizens resided in the Alpine republic.

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Public transport: most popular in Austria and Hungary

In 2023, travel by bus, tram, metro and rail accounted for 18% of motorized passenger transport in the EU. Germany’s public transport share is below EU average.

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Germany in the European Union: Key figures 2026

How is the labour market doing? Which country was top of the field in terms of economic growth last year? Which Member State invests most in education? Compare the key economic, environmental and social indicators for Germany and all other EU states.

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EU Business Cycle Monitor

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