Why the German economy has gone from Europe’s engine to its anchor

Europe's economic locomotive is stuttering. It is not primarily driven by the lack of Russian natural gas or Chinese electric cars. Germany's transformation into a claim society is problematic, which constantly calls for the state and is patronized by it.

Why the German economy has gone from Europe’s engine to its anchor

Miscalculations around security, exports and energy have created a storm around Europe’s largest economy

US tariff policy and rising global uncertainty will drag down German consumption, investment and exports

Starting in June, Marion Ackermann will lead the Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz – she looks forward to it, she says in an interview. Political conflict and construction sites do not scare her, but she is worried about the finances.

The stock markets are currently extremely optimistic about the German economy. Will things be on the up from now on? There are indeed some positive signs.