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Jul 2023
26m 50s

German economy stagnates

Bbc World Service
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The eurozone's economic outlook remains uncertain as the German economy stagnates in the second quarter of 2023. We look into the challenges Germany is facing and the impact they can have in the rest of the region. The United Nations says this July is on course to be the world's hottest on record. We hear how workplaces need to adapt to changes in temperat ... Show More
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