As Germany enters the final week of election campaign, the economy is a top concern for voters.  Having long been Europe’s manufacturing powerhouse, the country has shown no meaningful growth since the pandemic and capped 2024 with a second consecutive annual GDP contraction.  We take a closer look at what’s been holding the German economy back. Plus, Alibaba founder Jack Ma, a Chinese tech icon turned Beijing’s crackdown target, was seen shaking hands with President Xi Jinping. 

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/business/20250217-what-s-wrong-with-germany-s-economy