Germany’s investment gap with US reaches up to EUR 730 billion, Allianz says

Allianz Research identified a German investment gap of up to EUR 730 billion relative to the US between 2019 and 2025. Closing the shortfall requires private capital, supported by simpler permitting, pension reform and risk-sharing investment structures; public spending alone is insufficient. Redirecting 5% of German households’ financial assets from deposits into productive investments could mobilize around EUR 450 billion. Germany’s energy transition requires around EUR 1.3 trillion by 2045, creating investment opportunities in power infrastructure. Digital infrastructure needs EUR 275 billion—EUR 500 billion by 2030, with multiyear grid-connection queues the main constraint. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Allianz SE published the original content used to generate this news brief on October 16, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)