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Despite high demand, home ownership rates continue to fall. No other country in Europe has as few homeowners as Germany. The new Sparda Study 2025 shows that the dream of owning a home is still alive, but the hurdles to building and buying are growing.

The start-up scene in Germany is changing, and noticeably so. 2024 brings a breath of fresh air: new dynamics, new age structures, new impetus. Start-ups today not only bring ideas, but also completely different prerequisites than just a few years ago. The latest KfW Start-up Monitor shows why this is a good sign and where challenges nevertheless remain.

Crowdfunding has become an important financing tool for start-ups and small businesses in Europe. The European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA) first market report on the European crowdfunding landscape provides an insight into developments in 2023.