Teutonic plague: is Germany the sick man of Europe?

The Intelligence from The Economist

EpisodeAug 29, 202324m

Teutonic plague: is Germany the sick man of Europe?

The Intelligence from The Economist

EpisodeAug 29, 202324m

Owing to a host of deep-rooted economic and political challenges, it could be the only G7 economy to contract this year. How might it turn the tide? More people want flashy, bigger electric vehicles, but are the added environmental costs counterproductive (10:00)? And examining the decline in Mandarin learning (18:18).For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, try a free 30-day digital subscription by going to www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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