For decades, Germany has been the driving force of Europe’s economy. But now, as it emerges from a winter recession, the nation’s resilience is showing signs of breaking down–and that could mean trouble for the rest of the continent. Bloomberg’s William Wilkes and Jana Randow join from Frankfurt to talk about why Germany has lost its economic edge–and what it will take to get it back.

Read more: Europe’s Economic Engine Is Breaking Down

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For decades, Germany has been the driving force of Europe’s economy. But now, as it emerges from a winter recession, the nation’s resilience is showing signs of breaking down–and that could mean trouble for the rest of the continent. Bloomberg’s <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/authors/ATp_QqCXiZw/william-wilkes">William Wilkes</a> and <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/authors/APgqIL003O8/jana-randow">Jana Randow</a> join from Frankfurt to talk about why Germany has lost its economic edge–and what it will take to get it back.
Read more: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-05-25/germany-enters-recession-europe-s-largest-economy-is-breaking-down">Europe’s Economic Engine Is Breaking Down</a>
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Have questions or comments for Wes and the team? Reach us at <a href="mailto:bigtake@bloomberg.net">bigtake@bloomberg.net</a>. This episode was produced by: Supervising Producer: Vicki Vergolina, Senior Producer: Kathryn Fink, Producer: Federica Romaniello, Associate Producer: Zaynab Siddiqui. Sound Design/Engineers: Raphael Amsili.

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Germany Is Europe’s Economic Engine. It’s Starting To Sputter

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