Can Germany’s Next Government Clear the Hurdles to Recovery? (11/19/24)

Germany’s ruling coalition collapsed last fall just as Europe’s largest economy faces growing economic challenges. Energy costs are high, productivity is low, and its population is aging even as a backlash is growing against immigration – which is fragmenting the political landscape into increasingly entrenched camps. Signs are emerging that China, the U.S. and other key German export markets are growing less welcoming.  All of this will force Berlin to face long-term challenges that have been building for years, says Judy Dempsey, Senior Fellow at Carnegie Europe, an affiliate of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and a former correspondent for multiple publications. “Germany has been living on borrowed time,” Dempsey says.This episode was originally recorded on 11/19/24-The Call is a series of live video conversations featuring expert guests from the U.S. Chamber's Global Intelligence Desk. Live access to The Call is a benefit to the Chamber’s members; however, we are pleased to provide recordings of the calls for wider listening thereafter.Learn more about the Global Intelligence Desk: https://globalintelligencedesk.com/Join the conversation on LinkedIn:   / global-intelligence-desk