Ifo economist Abberger: Upturn in Germany is robust, in top form

Written by Gerry Davies
February 21, 2011 at 09:15 GMT 

• Only a major downturn abroad could slow German economy
• German companies expect to pass higher energy and raw material prices on to customers
• Unrest in North Africa not a major problem for world trade
• ECB should hold rates unchanged, inflation in Germany is still not a problem