The driving force is external demand, as Germany, the world’s second-largest exporter, profits from the global boom. Exports increased by 6.2% in 2005 and are expected to increase by 7.4% in 2006.
外在需求是经济复苏的驱动力量。德国作为全球第二大出口国从全球繁荣中受益巨大。2005年出口增长6.2%，预计2006年可达7.4%。