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Article WSJ Economy

A mammoth economic stimulus passed last year in Germany was meant to jolt the country—and Europe—out of its economic slumber. The problem: Germans just aren’t good at spending money.

WSJ Economy May 3, 2026 · 3:00 am Read Original
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A mammoth economic stimulus passed last year in Germany was meant to jolt the country—and Europe—out of its economic slumber. The problem: Germans just aren’t good at spending money.

While much of the rest of the developed world is swimming in too much debt, Germany is having trouble using just a tiny bit more.

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Source WSJ Economy
Published May 3, 2026 · 3:00 am
Article ID vbncrm1
Original URL Open source
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