The German government feels worry. The economy grows very slowly in spring. Experts call this a Konjunktur-Dämpfer. That means: The economy performs worse than before.
A main reason is the war in Iran. This war makes energy very expensive. Gas and oil cost more money now. Companies pay more for power and materials. This makes the industry feel bad.
Construction and factories have big problems. People build fewer houses now. Many companies produce fewer goods. Stock prices go down. The government expects only 0.5 percent growth this year.
