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Growing exports have accelerated growth in Germany (Photo: EUobserver)

German and French economy accelerate

Economic growth has accelerated in the two largest euro zone countries, France and Germany, during the second quarter of 2004.

In Germany, gross domestic product (GDP) rose 0.5 per cent in the second quarter of 2004, the Federal Statistics Office announced in Berlin on Thursday (12 August). In comparison, German growth in the second quarter of 2003 was negative (- 0,2%).

France recorded a growth of 0.8% during the second quarter of 2004, according to official figures also publishe...

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

Growing exports have accelerated growth in Germany (Photo: EUobserver)

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

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