The Duran Podcast Germany Deindustrialising & Subordinated - Sevim Dağdelen, Alexander Mercouris & Glenn Diesen
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Nov 30, 2024 
Sevim Dağdelen, a prominent German politician and author, joins Alexander Mercouris and Glenn Diesen to discuss Germany's troubling socio-economic landscape. They examine the decline of major industries and the impact of government cuts on social services. The conversation highlights growing discontent over military involvement in Ukraine, migration issues affecting the welfare state, and the political disconnection felt by younger generations. The trio critiques Germany's foreign policy alignment and advocates for an independent European security strategy.
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Germany's Economic Crisis
- The German economy is in crisis, marked by stagnation and mass layoffs across industries.
- The federal budget is overstretched due to the economic war against Russia, rearmament, and Ukraine support.
Interconnectedness of Peace and Economy
- Germany's economic stability was linked to its pursuit of peace and stability in Europe.
- The current crisis atmosphere in international relations hinders economic stability.
Germany's Reliance on the US
- Sevim Dağdelen believes Nord Stream attacks demonstrate Germany's reliance on a declining US.
- This reliance pushes Germany to expend resources for US interests, harming its own economy.