Almost 5,000 companies filed for insolvency in April-June 2026, according to new data
Germany has recorded its highest number of corporate bankruptcies in more than two decades, with nearly 5,000 companies filing for insolvency in the second quarter of 2026, according to the Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH).
A total of 4,996 companies filed for insolvency in April-June, up 9% from the previous quarter and marking the highest second-quarter figure since 2005, the institute said in a report published on Thursday.
The increase spanned almost all major sectors, including construction, real estate, trade, hospitality, and services…
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