Allianz Research

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Global Wealth Report 2025

The Chinese challenge to the European automotive industry

The shift to battery electric vehicles is a game changer for the European automotive industry. Alternative energy vehicle sales reached a record-breaking 4.4mn units in 2022, representing 47% of all new vehicle registrations in Europe.

European housing – home, (un)sweet home?

The rapid tightening of financing conditions increasingly weighs on the housing market. Credit demand has weakened, and consumer confidence is low.

No quick wins: more jobs but little productivity in the Eurozone

The crisis-related damage to labor markets has not been as bad as expected amid changing consumer preferences and spending behavior. Employment has increased by 2.3% relative to pre-crisis levels, especially in France and Spain.