Fears of German ‘de-industrialisation’ may be overblown

By Maria Martinez BERLIN (Reuters) – High energy costs, weak global demand, a disruptive shift towards net-zero economies, and growing competition from China are raising existential questions for Germany’s economic model. CEOs and business lobbies say its historically strong industrial base is close to cracking, a “de-industrialisation” risk often accompanied by calls for government support. … Read more