In summary, the text snippet suggests that since the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Germany has consistently had the largest economy in Europe. The UK and France have alternated as the second largest economy. The UK surpassed Germany and France in terms of GDP growth since 2019. In terms of GDP rankings, Germany is currently the 4th largest economy in the world, while the UK is ranked 5th. The US has a larger GDP than both countries and a higher GDP per capita. In Q3 2023, the UK and Germany both experienced a 0.1% decrease in GDP, with the Eurozone also experiencing a decline. The latest GDP data shows that the UK is currently performing better than Germany in terms of GDP growth.