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While I agree with the other comments, that expensive energy is making it difficult for industry in Germany to continue thriving, I think it is not the root cau

While I agree with the other comments, that expensive energy is making it difficult for industry in Germany to continue thriving, I think it is not the root cause. The main problem I perceive (as German in Germany, but I see it all over Europe) is weak leadership. Our current chancellor was pretty much universally perceived as a weak leader. Our ruling politicians have resorted to unambitious projects and smallest common denominator compromises. Germany could have become a global leader in green technology, we had all the ingredients. But in the end we were afraid to make a full commitment, investments were promised then cancelled, laws were promised then not passed, etc. This flip-flopping has made it difficult for industries to make reliable plans and to invest in new technology. Everybody knew there was a high likelihood Trump would be back and that would mean America first again. We had 8 years to prepare. We did nothing and now again we are surprised he is in power and complain about the effects on Europe. We had 8 years to make ourselves more independent of his political games, we did nothing. I feel like none of our current big parties have a real vision and strategy for the next 10, 20, 30 years. We are just drifting along hoping it will turn out alright In the end I think this search for strong leadership is the reason many people are turning to right-leaning if not straight up neonazi parties. The good news is, the potential is still there. We have a well educated population, energy prices are coming down, our industry is still world leading in many places we just need to use our knowledge and power to become a serious player in this multipolar world again

ost-ing 2y ago
As one of the most industrialized countries on the planet, it still blows me away how backwards it actually is. As a small business owner in electronics manufacturing, I have decided not to incorporate a GmbH. It’s not worth the hassle. There is bureaucratic rot everywhere and the number of regulations is only increasing. Even trying to export products outside of the EU past 1000 EUR incurs unnecessary processes that have costs and delays. Why? Then you have this progressive righteousness that has fuelled deindustrialization in Germany which is simply insane, and the fact that political leaders entertain this nonsense is dangerous. Germany missed the mark so heavily and it will cost decades.
- miohtama 2y ago
  Socialist policians want more regulation in order to protect consumers and citizens. A lot of socialist politicians never have worked in a real job producing anything, so it does not register on their radar that protecting consumer may harm businesses. For them businesses are magical factories of GDP run by evil business sharks that need to be kept in check and more regulations are better. Oh well. The road to Hell is paved with good intentions.

ost-ing 2y ago

As one of the most industrialized countries on the planet, it still blows me away how backwards it actually is. As a small business owner in electronics manufacturing, I have decided not to incorporate a GmbH. It’s not worth the hassle. There is bureaucratic rot everywhere and the number of regulations is only increasing. Even trying to export products outside of the EU past 1000 EUR incurs unnecessary processes that have costs and delays. Why? Then you have this progressive righteousness that has fuelled deindustrialization in Germany which is simply insane, and the fact that political leaders entertain this nonsense is dangerous. Germany missed the mark so heavily and it will cost decades.

miohtama 2y ago
Socialist policians want more regulation in order to protect consumers and citizens. A lot of socialist politicians never have worked in a real job producing anything, so it does not register on their radar that protecting consumer may harm businesses. For them businesses are magical factories of GDP run by evil business sharks that need to be kept in check and more regulations are better. Oh well. The road to Hell is paved with good intentions.