Teutonic plague: is Germany the sick man of Europe?

Henry Trix, an insightful author and commentator for The Economist, dives deep into Germany's economic struggles and the impact of large electric vehicles. He discusses how Germany, potentially the only G7 economy facing contraction, must navigate significant challenges, including an aging workforce and energy transitions. Trix also critiques the rising demand for flashy, bigger electric vehicles, questioning their environmental costs. Additionally, he touches on the curious decline in interest in learning Mandarin, linking it to geopolitical shifts and changing attitudes.