Germany is currently facing a variety of issues across a wide range of subjects. Following the crises presented by the Covid-19 pandemic, Germany has been slowly recovering. Our economic sector was impacted hard. Earlier this year the German economy was contracting, fortunately, we have seen small growth in the past few months, though the country still faces an uphill battle. As a result of the economic downturn, the state of the German Reichstag is also of concern. Earlier this month, the “traffic light coalition” (SPD, Greens, and FDP), collapsed. Disagreements over economic policy led to the FDP leaving the coalition. Chancellor Olaf Scholz with the SDP and Greens now find themselves in the minority. A vote of no confidence will take place in January, and snap elections are likely to follow. All of this is unfolding with the far-right AfD polling second, nationally, second only to the CDU, raising questions about who will form the next government.
Internationally, Germany also faces a variety of issues. Following the election of Donald Trump in the US prominent car manufacturers saw their shares take large hits, out of fear of tariffs. Germany continues to monitor the unfolding political situation in the US and how it will impact the country. Recently, Chancellor Scholz phoned Russian leader, Vladimir Putin, urging him to end the war in Ukraine, this is the first time the two have spoken in over two years. German members of European Parliament also continue to work to strengthen Europe against Russian and other foreign aggression.
Germany looks forward to collaborating with the international community on the issues facing the country and the world.
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