Talk:Economy of Germany

Dr. Gartner's comment on this article

Dr. Gartner has reviewed this Wikipedia page, and provided us with the following comments to improve its quality:

The article contains a lot of statistics and is largely descriptive. The text is somewhat selective.

The section Technology discuss 'green tech', a Topic that is popular, but not the most important strength. The german Technology sector is strong for example in regulation and sensory technics and robotic.

The section 'Problems' discuss demographical developments. Comments from IMF or OECD sees also Problems in the education System, for example a weak preschool education or a low number of academics. Another Problem is a low rate of public and provat Investment rate. (http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/scr/2016/cr16202.pdf)

We hope Wikipedians on this talk page can take advantage of these comments and improve the quality of the article accordingly.

We believe Dr. Gartner has expertise on the topic of this article, since he has published relevant scholarly research:

• Reference : Gartner, Hermann & Schank, Thorsten & Schnabel, Claus, 2010. "Wage Cyclicality under Different Regimes of Industrial Relations," IZA Discussion Papers 5228, Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA).

ExpertIdeasBot (talk) 16:13, 11 July 2016 (UTC)

"Arbeitsamt" listed at Redirects for discussion

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Suggested Addition: Business Setup Process for Foreign Entrepreneurs

Hello Editors, I would like to suggest a small addition to improve the section related to company formation in Germany, especially from the perspective of foreign entrepreneurs. The proposed paragraph offers a neutral overview of the steps involved in setting up a business in Germany, including legal structure selection, registration, and regulatory considerations. It also cites a reliable informational source that outlines the full process in detail. Suggested Text: Starting a business in Germany involves a clearly defined legal and administrative process. Foreign and domestic entrepreneurs must select an appropriate legal structure—commonly a GmbH (limited liability company) or UG (entrepreneurial company)—and register it with the local commercial register (Handelsregister). The process also includes trade registration, tax identification, and opening a local bank account. Additional requirements such as notary certification and minimum share capital apply based on the chosen entity type. For non-EU citizens, obtaining a suitable residence permit is also necessary to establish and manage the company within German jurisdiction. Please let me know if this addition would be appropriate, or if any revisions are needed to meet editorial standards. I’d be happy to adjust the contribution accordingly. Thank you for your time and dedication to improving Wikipedia. Hibs-Germany (talk) 06:21, 30 May 2025 (UTC)

 Not done: This is original research, which we do not allow on Wikipedia, and the website you provided is not considered a reliable source. Peripteros (talk) 17:43, 21 April 2026 (UTC)

References

Gdp per capita

Nominal GDP per capita is mentioned in the article ($66,025) I did not find any sources to support this claim as the most recent data estimate germany's gdp per capita to be around ~55k. ~2025-37116-34 (talk) 19:04, 30 November 2025 (UTC)

 Done – thanks for flagging, article has been updated to latest figures. Peripteros (talk) 17:56, 21 April 2026 (UTC)