Germany elections: Why is the country’s economy slumping?

Europe's biggest economy, Germany, has not seen significant economic growth in five years. From high energy prices due to Russia's war in Ukraine to rising competition from China and the lack of skilled workers, multiple factors are at play read more Activists attend a Fridays for Future climate strike ahead of the upcoming general election, in Berlin, Germany, February 14, 2025. Reuters Germany is considered to be Europe's biggest economy. However, the nation that became known for the quality of its product has not seen real economic growth for five years. The old business model, fuelled by cheap natural gas…