The Duran Podcast Germany Merz ramps up spending. UK Never here Keir
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Jun 29, 2025 The discussion dives into Germany's political and economic landscape under Chancellor Merz, highlighting unfulfilled promises and rising debt issues. It critiques the complacency of the German government amid serious economic challenges. Shifting to the UK, the focus is on Keir Starmer's prioritization of foreign policy over pressing domestic problems, causing unrest within the Labour Party. The narrative around Brexit is questioned, as financial aid to Ukraine takes precedence over crucial local concerns.
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Merz's Fiscal Discipline Abandoned
- Chancellor Merz has abandoned his free-market, fiscally disciplined stance and is now overspending significantly. - Germany's new budget exceeds 3% of GDP and involves off-book spending, risking loss of budget control.
Germany Emulates Eurozone Spending
- Germany is drifting towards typical Eurozone spending models like Italy and France, relying on ECB support. - This shift signals loss of economic dynamism and ignoring worsening industry and energy crises.
Starmer's Foreign Focus Amid UK Crisis
- Keir Starmer focuses heavily on foreign policy while lacking economic plans amid UK's worsening fiscal crisis. - The UK faces deeper challenges than Germany due to higher debt and import dependency without clear solutions.