Wolfgang Münchau, co-founder of Eurointelligence and author of 'Kaput: The End of the German Miracle,' delves into the decline of Germany's once-mighty economy. He discusses the troubling impacts of deindustrialization and reliance on Russian energy, as well as the stagnation in the tech sector. The conversation explores Germany's outdated economic practices, including a peculiar fear of modern technology, and why many Germans shy away from stock market investments. Münchau's insights paint a candid portrait of an economy at a crossroads.

Wolfgang Münchau, director of Eurointelligence and author on the German economy, discusses the rise and decline of Germany's economic power. He highlights the 'German Miracle' of post-WWII growth and examines the structural weaknesses impacting its current state. Key topics include the misalignment between political incentives and economic needs, the pitfalls of Germany's capital model, and the nostalgia for past industrial successes. Münchau also addresses the geopolitical vulnerabilities exacerbated by reliance on Russian energy and the challenges posed by an evolving global landscape.

Freddie Sayers interviews Wolfgang Münchau about Germany's challenges. They discuss the rise of the AFD party, Germany's energy policies and their impact on CO2 emissions, frustrations with the government's decisions, struggles in policy, technology, and globalization, and the potential emergence of a new party on the left. Münchau proposes a pragmatic approach to international relations and emphasizes the need for a new vision in Europe post-Brexit to avoid paralysis.