Germany's Political and Economic Turmoil Signals Uncertain Future
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Economist
Germany is facing significant economic challenges as it approaches an election that could see Chancellor Olaf Scholz ousted. The country is grappling with fears of deindustrialisation, an energy crisis, and increased competition from China, alongside potential tariffs from the U.S. These issues are seen as symptoms of a collapsing business model, exacerbated by underinvestment during a period of low interest rates.