Should the eurozone worry about Germany’s GDP drop?

Europe’s largest economy shrinks for first time since 2015 as it is hit by weaker trade position and lower consumer spending

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There has been more bad news for the eurozone, after Germany experienced its first quarter-on-quarter fall since 2015.

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