Germany's economy was hit hard by the eurozone crisis in the final quarter of last year.<br /><br />As traditionally strong exports and investment slowed, GDP shrank by 0.5 percent - more than at any point in nearly three years.<br /><br />That pushed overall growth for the year down to 0.7 percent, a sharp slowdown from 3.0 percent in 2011.<br /><br />...<br />http://www.euronews.net/
