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Wolfgang Münchau

Economist and columnist specializing in European and German economies, offering insights into global trade and geopolitics.

Top 5 podcasts with Wolfgang Münchau

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Dec 4, 2024 • 53min

Kaput: The End of the German Miracle, with Wolfgang Münchau

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 The conversation explores Germany's outdated economic practices, including a peculiar fear of modern technology, and why many Germans shy away from stock market investments.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.
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Nov 25, 2024 • 52min

The End of the German Economic Miracle | Wolfgang Münchau

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.
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Feb 5, 2025 • 49min

Wolfgang Münchau: Why Trump would win a tariff war

Economist Wolfgang Münchau, renowned for his expertise in European and German economies, shares insights on the dynamics of a tariff war. He highlights how tariffs can be used strategically in negotiations, viewing them as Trump's 'art of the deal.' The conversation navigates historical tariff impacts, the complexities of globalization, and the intricate U.S.-China trade tensions. Münchau also delves into the potential responses from the EU and the geopolitical ramifications, especially post-Brexit, painting a vivid picture of current global trade landscapes.
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Aug 25, 2023 • 36min

Wolfgang Münchau: Germany is in trouble

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.
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Oct 10, 2023 • 36min

Folge 255 mit Wolfgang Münchau: Deutschlands Rolle in Kriegen und Krisen

Wolfgang Münchau, ein renommierter Wirtschaftsjournalist und ehemaliger Co-Chefredakteur der Financial Times Deutschland, spricht über die aktuellen geopolitischen Spannungen und Deutschlands Rolle in Krisen. Er analysiert die brutalen Angriffe der Hamas auf Israel und deren Auswirkungen auf Europa. Die wachsende Kluft zwischen Ost und West sowie die strategischen Herausforderungen der deutschen Wirtschaft stehen im Fokus. Münchau beleuchtet auch die Bedeutung der AfD und die Herausforderungen, die sich aus den jüngsten Wahlen ergeben.