The economic and geopolitical situation remains tense at the start of 2026 and is characterised by high levels of uncertainty. This has recently been further exacerbated by the war in the Middle East. Forecasts for economic development this year are still positive for the EU and Germany, but have already been revised downwards in some cases. Although the outlook for the IT market is significantly better, price increases that have already been implemented or announced at the start of the year are dampening sentiment. Possible delivery problems are also repeatedly discussed. The range of possible development scenarios for the year 2026 is therefore once again wide. Against this background, Bechtle anticipates a positive development, but is also keeping a clear eye on the possible risks.
