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How Bad Politics is Exacerbating Germany’s Economic Crisis

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Germany’s economy isn’t having a great time. Years of severe underinvestment in public services, an ageing population, and challenges on the export-led model are pushing the country into a recession. Despite all of this, why are the politicians so powerless to deal with it?

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1 – https://www.bruegel.org/blog-post/understanding-lack-german-public-investment
2 – https://www.bruegel.org/blog-post/understanding-lack-german-public-investment
3 – https://www.ft.com/content/0f69c038-bea3-11e9-9381-78bab8a70848
4 – https://www.thelocal.de/20230724/why-switzerland-beats-germany-for-reliable-trains
5 – https://www.iamexpat.de/expat-info/german-expat-news/deutsche-bahn-services-cut-swiss-rail-due-repeated-delays
6 – https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/desi
7 – https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/desi
8 – https://www.dw.com/en/how-digital-laggard-germany-plans-to-catch-up-in-tech/a-62985987
9 – https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2023/08/17/the-german-economy-from-european-leader-to-laggard
10 – https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2023/08/17/the-german-economy-from-european-leader-to-laggard
11 – https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2023/08/17/the-german-economy-from-european-leader-to-laggard
12 – https://www.cleanenergywire.org/factsheets/germanys-energy-consumption-and-power-mix-charts
13 – https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/german-government-announces-major-budget-cuts-to-avoid-future-iceberg/
14 – https://euobserver.com/green-economy/157326
15 – https://www.politico.eu/article/heat-pumps-exploded-germany-ruling-coalition-green-law/
16 – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_median_age
17 – https://www.oecd.org/germany/PAG2015_Germany.pdf
18 – https://www.oecd.org/germany/PAG2015_Germany.pdf
19 – https://www.ft.com/content/ff6f9bbe-d50f-413d-8287-51f3fe070142
20 – https://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/06/21/skilled-workers-are-in-demand-as-germany-tackles-labour-shortage-with-new-points-based-vis
21 – https://twitter.com/RickyRoma0/status/1708948044874694977/photo/1
22 – https://www.dw.com/en/germany-growing-dissatisfaction-with-migration-policy/a-66961728
23 – https://www.infomigrants.net/en/post/52028/germany-heated-migration-debate-amid-increase-in-migrant-arrivals
24 – https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-chancellor-olaf-scholz-global-competition-china-electric-cars/
25 – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_power_in_China#/media/File:Largest_Producers_of_Solar_Cells_by_Country-Market_Share.svg

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4:23 – An Ageing Population
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  1. @faceluckcell9484

    February 27, 2024 at 4:51 pm

    I keep saying this politik buruk selalu jadi suatu lembaga jadi buruk i Love its always solution strategic thinking trully incredible,, okEy. OkEy mAn

  2. @meridawarrior-mr8to

    February 27, 2024 at 4:51 pm

    Simple No trade with Russia

  3. @maxkuijper000

    February 27, 2024 at 4:51 pm

    we wouldn't even be talking about soling problems if they hadn't created them themselves. they shut down nuclear plants, allowed mass uncontrolled immigration instead of selecting talented economic migrants, sanctionned russia, done no serious effort to end bureaucracy, didn't invest in the right sectors…etc. It seems that they are making meticulous effort in trying to destroy the country

  4. @JoshKell7163

    February 27, 2024 at 4:51 pm

    Die Deutschen sind immer noch ahnungslos. Sie stimmen immer noch für dieselben politischen Parteien, die für dieses Chaos verantwortlich sind.

  5. @jasonfanclub4267

    February 27, 2024 at 4:51 pm

    scholz is the worst

  6. @joey8033

    February 27, 2024 at 4:51 pm

    Your depiction of immigrants was extremely racist and dehumanizing, there are better and less callous ways to depict it, there are immigrant doctors, nurses, engineers and many more who contribute alot to Germany's and the EUs progress but you chose to show people who are escaping decades of failed western imperialists policies that have destroyed their homelands

  7. @Dublinireland5

    February 27, 2024 at 4:51 pm

    Germany is the head of the European Union it doesn't look very good when they're economy is in a recession for the rest of the European countries.. It's also not good for the single currency the euro

  8. @georgepatsilivas6146

    February 27, 2024 at 4:51 pm

    EU Nazi alliance destroying Europe again genocide on Orthodox Ukraine people ICC blind Nazi alliance illegal immigration NGOS billions vaccines von DER leyen minocardosis scent zelenski neonazi funding wow Europe Nazi growth war mongers

  9. @kumarashura6621

    February 27, 2024 at 4:51 pm

    I think Europe needs to look it's emigration policy more objectively ….why are they hell bent on bringing people from middle east who don't agree with European values or hard to integrate in their society + low skilled labour.
    Why Europeans politician are not looking for Asian emigrants?
    Set up a institute or organization in overseas for language teaching and look for skilled worker??
    I'm not European so I'm asking this from European audience…

  10. @freeman5484

    February 27, 2024 at 4:51 pm

    because they obey to usa politics. Biggest fault of last years to be enemy to russia cuz of usa.

  11. @metemete6742

    February 27, 2024 at 4:51 pm

    Total lie. Energy cost is nothing compared German products extremely high inflated selling prices. Don't chear the illiterate audience

  12. @rdwaldsaxe-coburg666

    February 27, 2024 at 4:51 pm

    Desalination plants are used to convert sea water to drinking water on ships and in many arid regions of the world, SO HOW CAN YOU SAY THAT GAZA HAS NO DRINKING WATER ,AM FINDING THE UN VERY SUSPECT ,JUDE !!

  13. @user-xf7wy2lf3u

    February 27, 2024 at 4:51 pm

    Nezaplatim za 20 ročnu spotrebu benzínu vopred nikdy nepoužil

  14. @luism5514

    February 27, 2024 at 4:51 pm

    It’s important to keep German German and not say Turkey or Senegal 2.0.

  15. @hbt739

    February 27, 2024 at 4:51 pm

    U are wrong 7:40 . Germanies solar industry was sold to china (the technology) and then the subsidies were cut in germany.

    Basicly it was killed because it was so effective at generating power and coal didnt like that.

    All in all germany is a good example of europe selling out to the rich and the older generations. It is sumbolic to what happens when u dint invest into ur people for decades (since the 2000) and have politicians so corrupt that they litteraly made corruption legal and it will get worse and worse.

    Because there are no great new industries or reforms in germany because electricity is to expansive, the cdu the guys who brought this country into this place is now going to win again and the people just blame the greens and immigration for everything.

  16. @Mike-gh4qs

    February 27, 2024 at 4:51 pm

    I appreciate the knowledge you've provided. But this administration has putting so many families into difficult situations, I pray for our country, we need compassion for the American my country.

  17. @Accessless

    February 27, 2024 at 4:51 pm

    Concerningly we march ever closer to a Blake's Run style dystopia.

  18. @pehdro123

    February 27, 2024 at 4:51 pm

    British people speaking about Germany's economy😂😂😂. Britain is in good shape, It can't even be considered a developed nation anymore. Brexit Will make British 'shiT economy begging for EU again 😂😂😂

  19. @siegfriedlechler7412

    February 27, 2024 at 4:51 pm

    You don't understand the German mentality.
    Whatever we do, we do it with all our strength, even if it is wrong. But once we realize this, we do the opposite with all our might.
    Over the last 50 years, the downfall of the German economy has been repeatedly predicted. At first it was said abroad that we don't work enough hours at 35 hours. Then it was said that the Japanese would overtake us. If we are independent of foreign countries in a few years through hydrogen production from oil and gas and nuclear fuel rod deliveries, we will be independent of foreign interests and will not have to dance to their tune.🤠

  20. @letmeeeentertainyou

    February 27, 2024 at 4:51 pm

    Very concise picture of our lost country. Our government is slowly but surely killing us. 😢

  21. @tommyh.2570

    February 27, 2024 at 4:51 pm

    You were mentioning that the cars from China were heavily subsidized. Can you tell us where you have some evidences?
    As I know that we are selling EV Cars a lot cheaper in China than in Germany.

  22. @aldine4791

    February 27, 2024 at 4:51 pm

    All of europe needs to worry about native birthrates and stopping immigration.

  23. @wolfy1987

    February 27, 2024 at 4:51 pm

    I love its always "the obvious solution is immigration". Its never creating more favorable conditions to raise bigger families

  24. @thecursed01

    February 27, 2024 at 4:51 pm

    Doesnt help that the chancellor is a criminal from a putin loving party and the coalition partner are extremists

  25. @freshnewcungadero

    February 27, 2024 at 4:51 pm

    Damn, how do you think they'll get out of this one? Maybe they'll elect a charismatic leader to fix all their problems and find some group to scapegoat.

  26. @powerjets3512

    February 27, 2024 at 4:51 pm

    Germany is in fact investing in its railways and the Stuttgart railway Station is a standout example.

  27. @summerfish9320

    February 27, 2024 at 4:51 pm

    Spaniard here living in Germany. Well well well, Spain has great high-speed new trains and invests millions and millions of euros to build them. And… they connect only Madrid with periphery cities (Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, etc.). And that's it. Germany may have old trains and less investment but has a huuuuuuge much better and practical network of transport for everyone. Not only expensive pharao projects so that the politicians in spain can get a promotional photo for the opening of the lines. Spain abandones or closes the lines between middle/small cities making those regions decline

  28. @xonnra

    February 27, 2024 at 4:51 pm

    Because the government sucks

  29. @riamu1985

    February 27, 2024 at 4:51 pm

    Germanys problem is mainly no young peoples here and womans not geting babys…….

  30. @riamu1985

    February 27, 2024 at 4:51 pm

    Germany has no more Childrens.
    They try to solve it trough migrants.

    Totaly failing

  31. @Survival_Boyzz

    February 27, 2024 at 4:51 pm

    Well. I come from Germany. This is not a good video, as these facts are obvious but not the problem of our current crisis

  32. @majedtaleb3944

    February 27, 2024 at 4:51 pm

    Germans lack humility and self reflection. They even react aggressively to any criticism. You can’t keep improving with this attitude.

  33. @cansen1441

    February 27, 2024 at 4:51 pm

    Just take the Bürgergeld and live your life dude : )

  34. @pascalwinkler6727

    February 27, 2024 at 4:51 pm

    The delayed digitization may save Germany from abuse and exploitation, I as a German am thankful for that. However, the ship is sinking

  35. @silversurfergw

    February 27, 2024 at 4:51 pm

    Schultz is a dud

  36. @beyrakk

    February 27, 2024 at 4:51 pm

    Unpacking hidden details with kids 😀

  37. @robertocalibancove8245

    February 27, 2024 at 4:51 pm

    Because they are slaves of the us and have been obliged to make war agains Russia

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Student List program:
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https://x.com/studentblokade/status/2105208664881557577?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2105208664881557577%7Ctwgr%5E286dd96e36fbc96dbbcd3184e186b4f05377e279%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danas.rs%2Fvesti%2Fpolitika%2Fstudenti-o-sankcijama-rusiji%2F
https://x.com/studentblokade/status/2055953192458834226
https://newunionpost.eu/2026/09/15/student-list-ready-serbia-elections/

Train station canopy collapse:
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/11/1/mass-protests-planned-as-serbia-marks-anniversary-of-train-station-collapse
https://www.railwaypro.com/wp/president-vucic-inaugurates-novi-sad-subotica-high-speed-line/

CRTA report: https://crta.rs/en/first-interim-report-on-long-term-observation/

Snap elections:
https://www.politico.eu/article/serbia-leader-aleksandar-vucic-calls-snap-elections-after-dissolving-countrys-parliament/
https://srpske.rs/en/news/ekonomija/2026/08/02/serbia-600-million-euro-cash-handout-payment-dates

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The EU’s plan to capture US Big Tech revenue
https://www.ft.com/content/ad06ed89-f600-4694-8c95-7d53b6d3315b?syn-25a6b1a6=1
https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/brussels-looks-capture-big-tech-through-tax-large-corporations-ft-reports-2026-10-07/

EU rejects France’s calls for an EU-wide digital services tax
https://www.ft.com/content/e5a76494-71df-4ee0-a85f-b28f2c94ded6?syn-25a6b1a6=1
https://www.vatcalc.com/global/eu-holds-back-on-digital-services-tax-as-us-raises-retaliation-threat/

EU’s proposed CORE mechanism
https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2025/08/28/the-commissions-foray-into-corporate-taxation-a-core-problem-for-the-eu-budget/
https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/eu-budget/long-term-eu-budget/eu-budget-2028-2034_en#driving-prosperity-via-competitiveness-research-and-innovation

US exempted from Pillar 2 of OECD’s global minimum corporate tax agreement
https://youtu.be/85voZ2FJhZk?si=6jVOHTB5CBTKvigd
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jan/06/us-exemption-oecd-global-tax-deal-multinational-companies
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/oct/08/oecd-deal-imposes-global-minimum-corporate-tax-of-15

G7 statement on global minimum tax
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/06/g7-statement-on-global-minimum-taxes.html
https://www.ey.com/en_gl/technical/tax-alerts/canada-g7-releases-statement-on-global-minimum-tax-pillar-two-and-canada-rescinds-digital-services-tax

European Digital Services Taxes (DSTs)
https://taxfoundation.org/data/all/eu/digital-services-taxes-europe/
https://taxfoundation.org/testimony/pillar-one-digital-services-taxes/
https://www.reuters.com/en/germany-seeks-levy-10-tax-online-platforms-like-google-2025-05-29/

Accusations of tax avoidance by Silicon Valley tech companies
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/15/silicon-six-accused-of-avoiding-almost-278bn-in-us-corporation-taxes-over-10-years
https://itep.org/trump-meta-tesla-alphabet-amazon-obbba-taxes/
https://itep.org/amazon-alphabet-meta-tesla-pro-trump-tech-companies-avoided-taxes/

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https://tradingeconomics.com/commodity/brent-crude-oil
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Trump Truth Social posts
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/117412435306815143
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/117422699218841250

Zelenskyy comments
https://www.axios.com/2026/10/09/exclusive-zelensky-putin-trump-diesel-deal
https://thehill.com/policy/international/6141601-russia-strikes-ukraine-power-plant/

Laws
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https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/6968
https://ofac.treasury.gov/sanctions-programs-and-country-information/countering-americas-adversaries-through-sanctions-act-related-sanctions
https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5025

Reports that Russia lacks refining capacity
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