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Germany's €500bn investment stimulus package, together with plans to significantly increase defence spending, have so far failed to deliver an immediate economic boost. 2026 will therefore be a crucial test of whether Europe’s largest economy can regain its role as the EU’s growth engine (Photo: Author)

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Ten economic fault lines the EU cannot ignore in 2026

In 2025, uncertainty has become the dominant buzzword in economic debates, but that does not mean policymakers can afford to stop looking ahead.

On the contrary, identifying the key economic fault lines that will shape 2026 is now more important than ever.

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