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Elections can have consequences. With the election of the red-green liberal-socialist government in 2021, German voters have submitted to the strict dictates of the Davos climate agenda. This envisages a rapid decarbonization of the economy, the end of nuclear power as a special case for Germany, the end of the petrol engine in the automotive industry and the transformation of all modes of transport from individual transport to state solutions. Of course, this policy comes with economic costs, with an increase in energy costs first and foremost, which is now being felt by German industry, the heart of this society. It is now facing international framework conditions that are driving it out of the country. One could have the impression that other locations in Europe, such as Austria, which continues to purchase gas from Russia, have taken a step back to wait and see how this destructive policy affects Germany. You could say that Germany has taken itself out of the game and is now beginning the process of unwinding its society by politically encapsulating itself internally and further radicalizing itself externally as a representative of the WEF.
Sad to see
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52 sats \ 5 replies \ @gmd 16 Feb
Just wanted to say I never have much interesting to say but I really enjoy reading all of the interesting ~econ posts you drop.
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great, thank you very much. I'll try to set it up a bit differently over the next few months. Maybe with my own blog as an anchor base. best regards and have a wonderful weekend
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0 sats \ 3 replies \ @gmd 16 Feb
Sometimes I wonder if I should be using ChatGPT more to just make comments out of courtesy. I'm mostly a passive reader however 😅
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please never use Chat GPT or other applications when writing. you have to want to write, you have to read a lot and develop a passion for it, then it will be really interesting
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haha of course just sharing I feel guilty your stuff deserves more thoughtful commentary but I mostly just zap and browse :P
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yes, but it would be great if you would write something. we can't keep up with the topics here anymore
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Barely over half of our per capita GDP, despite the 10,000 year head start
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After this chart I really felt poor again like the first years when I left my parents home. And that was a tough time..
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It's always been shocking how much poorer Europe is than America, but it at least used to be similar.
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686 sats \ 1 reply \ @shado_op 18 Feb
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You would be shocked at how the US is portrayed in Europe
I doubt it. I have many international acquaintances, so I've probably heard most of it. Honestly, we probably live down to a lot of the stereotypes, which is all the more testament to the value of markets.
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