Teutonic plague: is Germany the sick man of Europe?

Henry Trix, the insightful writer behind the Schumpeter column for The Economist, dives into Germany's economic challenges, where it risks being the only G7 economy to contract this year. He discusses the growing consumer preference for larger electric vehicles and the concerning environmental impact of this trend. Trix also touches on the decline of Mandarin learning, reflecting on cultural shifts and how they affect global perceptions. Finally, he highlights urgent reforms needed in Germany's bureaucracy and digitalization efforts to regain its economic footing.