Dossier
economic recession
Coverage of economic recession in the Nexus archive.
- German Gen Z joins the Bundeswehr: The military becomes a plan B
Germany's Bundeswehr is attracting young job seekers amid an economic recession and job cuts, with applications rising 23% in January 2026. Many Gen Z applicants view military service as a fallback option rather than a vocation.
- Britain set to 'flirt with recession' this summer amid turmoil over Iran: Doom-laden report predicts economy will flatline for six months
Britain is projected to face economic stagnation for six months this summer as a doom-laden report links the slowdown to turmoil over Iran. The analysis warns of the UK economy 'flirting with recession' amid geopolitical tensions.