Historical High of Insolvencies in Germany: A 20-Year Spike
Record-breaking number of corporate bankruptcies in the past two decades - Record-breaking bankruptcies in the past two decades
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The insolvency rate in Germany has soared to its highest level in 20 years—a staggering revelation by the Leibniz Institute for Economic Research Halle (IWH). In April, insolvencies surged by 11% compared to the previous month and a whopping 21% versus the same time last year! In fact, the April figures shattered records even compared to the 2008 financial crisis. It's been 16 long years since we last saw this many companies and individuals facing insolvency, back in July 2005.
One reason for this unexpected surge, as per IWH, is an unusual concentration of small insolvency proceedings. According to Steffen Müller, head of IWH insolvency research, if smaller insolvency proceedings normalize, we could see a decrease in insolvencies in the upcoming months. However, he predicts that Germany will still witness more corporate insolvencies in the near future than the previous year.
The IWH keeps an eye on indicators that predict insolvencies about two to three months before they occur. They monitor monthly insolvency announcements and correlate them with a company's financial data.
So, what's causing all these business woes in Germany? The exact reasons remain unclear, but here are some factors that might be contributing: 🌐🌍💸
- COVID-19's Economic Toll: The pandemic has had far-reaching implications for economies worldwide, including Germany. Strict lockdowns and disrupted supply chains have increased financial strain for businesses. 😷
- In response to the surge in insolvencies, the community is urgently discussing an updated policy to support vocational training, recognizing it as a crucial initiative in revitalizing businesses.
- The recent spike in insolvencies has raised concerns about the average returns on investments in Germany's business sector.
- H2 has proposed a series of measures in their community policy, with a primary focus on strengthening vocational training programs to help mitigate future insolvencies.
- Among the factors contributing to the rise in insolvencies, experts are scrutinizing the impact of economic downturns on vocational training, as inadequate vocational training might hamper the ability of businesses to adapt and recover.
