Destatis released its trade data for Germany on Thursday. Germany's trade surplus decreased to €25.6 billion in April from 26.2 in March. March's figure was revised up from a surplus of €26.0 billion.

Exports were flat in April, while imports were down 0.2%.

On a yearly basis, German exports increased 3.8% in April, while imports were flat.

Germany's current account surplus was €28.8 billion in April, down from €29.9 billion in March. March's figure was revised down from a surplus of €30.4 billion.