German economy has put worst of COVID crisis behind it – Altmaier
The German economy has put the worst of the coronavirus crisis behind it and could achieve faster-than-expected growth of 4% this year, Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said on Thursday.
The government now has to work out how to phase out its massive emergency and stimulus measures in a responsible way, Altmaier said, adding that he was in favour of extending coronavirus state aid for companies until the end of the year.
Photo: German Minister of Economy and Energy Peter Altmaier . EPA-EFE/CLEMENS BILAN / POOL
