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Germany's Economy: Stuck in Post-Pandemic Limbo?
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In this week's episode of The Week That Was in Europe, hosts Dirk Schumacher and Klaus Adam return from their summer break to analyze Germany's economic underperformance. Why has Europe’s largest economy stagnated post-pandemic, while its neighbors surge ahead? From sluggish consumer spending to declining investments and rising energy costs, they explore the driving factors behind Germany’s struggles. They also discuss the "second China shock," the challenges of transitioning to electric vehicles, and the looming risks of de-industrialization. Tune in to understand the forces shaping Germany's economic future.
100 episodes
Manage episode 438479434 series 3304320
In this week's episode of The Week That Was in Europe, hosts Dirk Schumacher and Klaus Adam return from their summer break to analyze Germany's economic underperformance. Why has Europe’s largest economy stagnated post-pandemic, while its neighbors surge ahead? From sluggish consumer spending to declining investments and rising energy costs, they explore the driving factors behind Germany’s struggles. They also discuss the "second China shock," the challenges of transitioning to electric vehicles, and the looming risks of de-industrialization. Tune in to understand the forces shaping Germany's economic future.
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