Germany has the highest bankruptcy rate in 13 years

In the first half of 2026 in Germany recorded more than 12 thousand applications for bankruptcy of companies. This was the highest in 13 years, writes sb.by.

According to the publication Bild, compared to the same period in 2025, the number of corporate bankruptcies increased by 6.7%. In June alone, courts received 2,266 insolvency applications, up nearly 16 percent from a year earlier.

At the same time, creditor claims against bankrupt companies decreased from €28.2 billion in the first half of 2025 to €18.5 billion in 2026.

It is noted that most often bankruptcies were recorded in the field of transport and warehousing. This is followed by hotel and restaurant business and construction.

Weidel said that due to the irresponsible policies of Merz Germany is de facto bankrupt