German personal bankruptcies rise nearly 8% amid price pressures

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2026-02-27

Berlin (dpa) - Soaring energy and food prices are pushing more German consumers into insolvency, with 107,816 personal bankruptcies registered in 2025, according to data published on Friday by information service provider CRIF. This represents a 7.8% increase over 2024, and the numbers are expected to rise further. Despite a generally higher willingness to save, many households no longer have sufficient reserves to absorb rising costs, said Fran......

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