German Economy Extended Growth Spurt in 2Q

The German economy grew by 0.6%, slightly below the 0.7% estimate. Angela Merkel, seeking a fourth term as Chancellor, benefits from this growth, leading her rival Martin Schultz by 17 points. The Bundesbank remains optimistic about the economy's momentum, despite it not fully meeting analysts' expectations.

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