Germany s economy shrank 0.3% in 2023 due to expensive energy, lack of skilled labor, and a budget crisis. The country has been facing stagnation since late 2022 and the IMF predicted Germany to be the worst-performing developed economy. Energy-intensive industries faced higher natural gas prices, inflation deterred consumer spending, and a global manufacturing slowdown affected the factory sector.
Call for action on service amidst acts of selflessness in Fiji.
Service, an adjective that should end the week on a high for the many levels the message permeated, should set the mood for the nation. .