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Germany's Economy Is Broken. There's No Plan B. by The Wall Street Journal & Gimlet

Germany's Economy Is Broken. There's No Plan B.

from The Journal.

by The Wall Street Journal & Gimlet

Published: Fri Feb 21 2025

Show Notes

For decades, Germany has relied on manufacturing and exports – a model that made it the world’s third largest economy. But that model is breaking down, and the country’s leaders are offering few alternatives in the upcoming election. WSJ’s Tom Fairless and Bertrand Benoit discuss Germany’s downturn and what can be done about it.


Further Reading:

- Germany’s Economic Model Is Broken, and No One Has a Plan B

- Why Germany’s Confidence Is Shattered and Its Economy Is Kaput


Further Listening:

- Trump2.0: Shaking Up Europe

- Germany’s Difficult Breakup with Russian Energy


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