Germany’s economy is at a crossroads. Years of underinvestment in infrastructure, rising costs, and a slow green energy transition have left Europe’s largest economy facing mounting challenges. With snap elections set for February 23, the SPD, CDU, and Greens are unveiling their plans to tackle the crisis.
From tax cuts to bold infrastructure investments, each party is pitching its vision for restoring Germany’s competitiveness and growth. Here’s how they compare—and what’s at stake for the country’s future.
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From tax cuts to bold infrastructure investments, each party is pitching its vision for restoring Germany’s competitiveness and growth. Here’s how they compare—and what’s at stake for the country’s future.
#Germany #economy #scholz
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00:00Germany, once Europe's economic engine, is now stalling.
00:04Its economy is shrinking for the second year in a row, investors are fleeing, and global
00:08rivals threaten its industrial heart.
00:11On February 23rd, voters will decide who they want to rescue the nation's future.
00:16Years of limited infrastructure investment, reliance on exports, and challenges in transitioning
00:21to green energy have raised concerns about the nation's competitiveness.
00:26Global giants like Volkswagen face pressure from global rivals, while the country grapples
00:31with rising costs and strained infrastructure.
00:34Social Democrats, led by Olaf Scholz, promise to revitalize the economy through innovation.
00:39Their Made in Germany bonus offers incentives for domestic investments.
00:43Scholz also pledges to balance support for Ukraine with protecting pensions and healthcare.
00:48But after his coalition collapsed and inflation surged, trust in the SPD has dwindled.
00:53The Conservatives, led by Friedrich Merz, want tax cuts and cheaper electricity to
00:57attract investors and boost growth.
01:00They criticize Scholz for high debt and failing to stop the exodus of capital.
01:04Merz insists his focus on performance and competitiveness will restore Germany's economic
01:09edge, though critics call his plans overly optimistic.
01:13The Greens are pushing for 100 billion euros to rebuild infrastructure and transition to
01:18renewable energy.
01:20They propose reforming the debt break to fund projects like hydrogen grids and high-speed
01:24rail.
01:25But can such an ambitious vision win over an increasingly cautious electorate?
01:30Germany's economy is at a crossroads.
01:33Will voters choose bold reforms and fiscal discipline, or innovation-driven recovery?