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Europe's woes deepen. They go back a long way and are suddenly getting worse - Germany's car engine has broken down

Europe's woes deepen. They go back a long way and are suddenly getting worse - Germany's car engine has broken down

Update: 2024-10-30

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Germany is in economic trouble. Its car industry - 7% of the economy - is being squeezed by struggling exports (to China in particular) and a poorly handled transition to EVs.

Add in problems that go back decades and maybe its time to become a Eurosceptic again.

If Trump wins, the Democrats need to look in mirror.

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Europe's woes deepen. They go back a long way and are suddenly getting worse - Germany's car engine has broken down

Europe's woes deepen. They go back a long way and are suddenly getting worse - Germany's car engine has broken down