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Germany must address its structural weaknesses to maintain its AAA credit rating, according to Eiko Sievert from Scope Ratings. The country experienced a second year of economic contraction in 2024, impacting its exports, especially against competition from China. While weak GDP growth alone doesn't immediately threaten the rating, failure to tackle underlying issues like high energy prices, insufficient infrastructure investment, and labor market reforms could increase pressure on its creditworthiness.
Source: YAHOO