Habeck sees hope in Germany's economic development. There is a shortage of skilled workers, exports are weak: the German economy is doing badly.

Economics Minister Habeck relies on a good energy supply, stable gas prices and warns against protectionism. CSU regional group leader Alexander Dobrindt calls the annual economic report a “declaration of bankruptcy” by the traffic light government.“Germany is absolutely at the bottom of the league in Europe, and you bear a significant share of responsibility for that, Minister,” said DobRindt.