Germany virtual phone numbers

Germany has specific telemarketing laws that businesses must comply with to avoid penalties.

• Consumer cold calling (B2C) requires express prior consent under the Unfair Competition Act (UWG) §7, with no exceptions; since October 2021, Section 7a UWG requires companies to document and retain proof of consumer consent, with fines of up to EUR 50,000 for failure to maintain documentation, as outlined by PLANIT LEGAL.

Germany's economic outlook for 2026 is cautiously recovering, with GDP growth projected at approximately 1% as Europe's largest economy works to overcome a prolonged industrial downturn, energy transition challenges, and competitive pressures from China.

• Automotive and Manufacturing: Germany is the world's third-largest economy and Europe's industrial powerhouse, with automotive manufacturing at its core. Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and a vast Mittelstand of small and medium-sized manufacturers form the backbone of the export economy.
• Energy Transition (Energiewende): Germany's energy transition is one of the most ambitious in the world, with massive investment in wind, solar, and hydrogen infrastructure alongside the phase-out of nuclear power (completed in 2023) and planned coal exit. Siemens Energy, RWE, and E.ON are leading the transformation, but high industrial electricity prices remain a competitive disadvantage.