Current Developments in Germany and Europe
The financing environment remains challenging for companies and financial investors in the second quarter of 2025. Following the recent ECB rate cuts, the stable interest rate environment is opening new potential, which is reflected in growing new lending business. An increase in financing volume is also identifiable in the leveraged finance market.
Medium-sized companies continue to face more restrictive requirements from banks: 35.2% rate the behavior in credit negotiations as restrictive, while only 21.5% of large companies share this assessment. At the same time, corporate investment remains moderate in view of economic stagnation and geopolitical uncertainties.
Therefore, it is important for companies and financial investors to start financing projects early and structure processes professionally.
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