The German Federal Statistics Office said in a review of an earlier estimate that private consumption and government spending led to a stronger-than-expected economic recovery in Germany in the second quarter, following the easing of anti-Covid restrictions. -19).

GDP grew 1.6 percent in the April-June quarter, after adjusting for price, seasonal and calendar effects, slightly above its previous estimate of growth, the bureau added. 1.5% of GDP.

Germany's economy contracted by 1.8% on a quarterly basis in the first quarter of 2021 due to the restrictions of the emerging coronavirus (Covid-19).