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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0:00 - Introduction
1:15 - Chronic Underinvestment
4:23 - An Ageing Population
6:03 - Challenges to the Export-Led Model
8:12 - Sponsored Content