Is Germany’s economic model doomed? | DW Business Beyond

Germany has long been known as Europe’s economic powerhouse. But this year, it’s the world’s worst performing leading economy. Analysts believe that decades of economic success lulled its leaders into a false sense of security. In this episode, we look under the hood of Germany’s economic model and assess whether the country is experiencing a momentary crash or lasting decent. Subscribe: For more news go to: Follow DW on social media: ►Facebook: ►Twitter: ►Instagram: ►Twitch: Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: #business #germany #industrial 00:00 – 02:18 Introduction 02:19 – 05:15 Germany’s Economic Success Story 05:16 – 07:14 Problem 1: Dwindling Demand 07: 15 – 10:25 Problem: 2: Energy and Industry 10:26 – 11: 42 Problem 3: Consumption 11:43 – 16:05 Problem 4: Investment and Digitalization 16:06 – 18:36 Problem 5: Innovation 18:37 – 21:56 Conclusion 21:57 – 22:23 Credits