CONSTRUCTION GERMANY

Gloomy mood among plastics processors / Declining volumes, high prices / Heavy losses in residential construction / Market players criticise lack of impulses from Berlin

PLASTICSEUROPE

Subdued mood among German polymer producers / Economic figures for 2019 and pandemic effects / Germany's processors order less material

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Covid-19 crisis catches up with the sector in Germany / “Dramatic consequences” from second half year onwards / ZDB association expects zero growth at best / Non-residential construction particularly affected