Germany struggling to break the grip of twin crises

A political system and economic model that served it well in the past are now paralysing efforts to find solutions.

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The fact that Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition government has fallen apart is not remarkable, says the writer. While the world continues to watch political movements in the US, another development of critical importance is largely ignored: Germany – Europe’s biggest country and economic powerhouse – is experiencing a severe battering on two fronts. The fact that Germany’s coalition government has fallen apart and that an early general election is now scheduled for Feb 23, 2025, is not remarkable.

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