Geman economy may grow by 2% in 2004

The German federation of chambers of commerce, the DIHK, has said it believes the domestic economy could grow by 2% next year but under three conditions, said DIHK head Martin Wansleben at the presentation of the federation's autumn report.

DIHK surveyed more than 25,000 companies in Germany for its report, and says it expects the world's third largest economy to pick up after three years in the doldrums.