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The Duran Podcast

Germany economic decline & alternative futures - Maximilian Krah, Alexander Mercouris, Glenn Diesen

Nov 10, 2023
Maximilian Krah, Alexander Mercouris, and Glenn Diesen discuss Germany's economic decline, de-industrialization, energy supply, the influence of the Green Party, clash between national interests and universal human rights, perception of values and democracy, and promoting a conservative classical liberal approach and the Chinese Simulational Initiative.
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  • Germany's tough climate and foreign policies are undermining its manufacturing industry and export market, leading to deindustrialization and recession.
  • The pursuit of renewable energy and cutting ties with Russia as an energy supplier pose challenges for Germany's manufacturing industry and create complexities influenced by foreign policy and international relations.

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Germany's Changing Role in the World

Germany's position in the world is weakening, and the Alternative for Deutschland (AfD) party is proposing an alternative. The German economy, which has been a powerhouse for Europe, is facing challenges due to climate and foreign policies. The tough climate policies conflict with Germany's manufacturing industry, which needs cheap energy. Additionally, the foreign policy approach, including sanctions and conflicts, is undermining Germany's export market. This combination of climate and foreign policies is seen as destructive to the German business model, leading to deindustrialization, recession, and poverty. The AfD aims to revive the traditional policies that once made Germany an economic powerhouse.

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