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The growth prospects for Germany are bleak. Ifo head Clemens Fuest puts the figures into perspective. In addition, buying additional pension entitlements will be much more expensive in 2025. The leading economic research institutes presented bleak growth forecasts for the coming year on Thursday: expectations for Germany range from stagnation to mini-growth just above the zero line. After the elections in February, the new federal government must launch a "broad program to stimulate growth," demands the head of the Ifo Institute, Clemens Fuest, in the current episode of Handelsblatt Today. Specifically, he calls for reforms to the tax and social system. "It is simply hardly worth it for many people to work." In addition, "nonsensical regulations" must be urgently removed. "Many entrepreneurs tell me, I simply don't want to have my company in this country anymore because you're strangled by regulations and bureaucratic burdens." To the article: Leading institutes lower their growth forecasts for 2025: https://www.handelsblatt.com/politik/... In addition, investment editor Laura de la Motte explains for whom it might be worthwhile to buy pension points before the turn of the year. To the article: For whom it might still be worthwhile to buy pension points in 2024: https://www.handelsblatt.com/finanzen... Presented by Nicole Bastian Produced by Lukas Teppler *** For all listeners who would like unlimited access to our digital Handelsblatt content, our "Winter Special" now offers a great opportunity: You can read for four weeks for just one euro and you could even win something. Curious? Find out more at: https://www.handelsblatt.com/winter Help us to continue to improve our podcasts. Your opinion is important to us: www.handelsblatt.com/zufriedenheit (http://www.handelsblatt.com/zufrieden... If you have any comments, questions, criticism or praise about this episode, please write to us by email: [email protected] We can now be reached on WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram at the following number: 01523 - 80 99 427 Further information on advertising displays: https://cmk.handelsblatt.com/cms/arti...