Olaf Scholz – GLOBAL MACRO INSIGHTS

Germany’s Political Chaos: Will Europe’s Powerhouse Become Its Weak Link?

Germany is heading for early elections this February, as Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats (SPD) agreed with opposition MPs, setting the stage for a showdown...

Germany’s coalition on the verge of collapse, more drama for Europe

The political drama in Germany is heading toward a new act. Opposition leader Friedrich Merz called for Chancellor Olaf Scholz to face a confidence vote...

The European project in danger

Germany’s centrist leaders might want to listen to the message voters have been sending loud and clear: if they want to prevent a drift towards...

Germany, the End of an Era

The manufacturing output of the largest European economy has been on a downward trend since 2017, and the decline is accelerating as competitiveness erodes.The foundations...

Germany, the New Weakness in Europe

Even if Germany finally starts to grow again in 2024, it will struggle to shake off the depression lurking behind one of its weakest annual...

Is the West losing the war in Ukraine?

Russia invaded Ukraine last year, mistakenly believing it would be a short and glorious war. Its theory of victory now involves prolonging the war, creating...

A slump in the Eurozone economy

Growth barely increased in the second quarter, with GDP only rising by 0.1%, as opposed to the initial estimate of 0.3% at the end of...

Germany: Inflation and Far Right, a Dangerous Mix

The surge in energy costs has triggered a recession that has exposed economic vulnerabilities. Simultaneously, increased inequalities are fueling the resurgence of far-right political forces....

The Europe misery

Winter in Europe is likely to be long and fatal for several governments, including the German coalition. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is struggling in the...

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