• Too early to talk about a turnaround but latest figures are an optimistic singal
  • In case trend is confirmed in December, it will have a positive effect on H1 2015 GDP
  • Expects 2014 GDP around 1.4% due to main reason of upward revisions of Q1 & Q2
  • Good business climate a positive reflection from lower euro and oil prices
  • Russia, Ukraine crisis, and train drivers strike have no major impact on business climate

Dr Klaus Wohlrabe is one of the few who doesn’t see a marked affect from the Russian sanctions