Shifts in Global Perspectives Post-Pandemic

This chapter examines the enduring belief in Europe’s impending collapse and contrasts it with the economic realities in Germany, particularly regarding public spending. It discusses the impacts of COVID-19 on global supply chains, reshoring, and changing attitudes toward China as a trade partner, while also reflecting on historical patterns of societal blame during pandemics. The conversation further explores the evolution of globalization, nationalism, and the implications for future trade dynamics and immigration policies.