Germany's corporate bankruptcy filings rose to a 13-year high in 1H 2026, the
Federal Statistical Office said, with local courts receiving 12,812 filings from
January to June, up 6.7% YoY. Transport and storage companies were hit hardest.
The last comparable level was in 2013 (13,253 filings). Local courts estimate
creditor claims tied to these cases at about €18.5bn (~$21.5bn), down from
€28.2bn a year earlier when larger firms were affected. Consumer bankruptcies
increased 2.4% to 38,932.
