Germany’s government coalition collapsed the day Donald Trump was announced winner of the US elections. Now, Germans will have to decide who will rule the country in a snap election in February. Until then, little else will get done. Olaf Scholz has become a lame duck chancellor - at a time when Germany needs strong political leadership more than ever: the economy is struggling, society is divided. Europe’s heavyweight has come to a halt, including in foreign policy. That’s especially bitter for Ukraine: while its two biggest supporters, the US and Germany, are stuck in a power vacuum, its war against Russia continues to escalate. On To the Point we ask: Germany's downfall: can a new government turn things around? Featuring Guests: Michaela Küfner, DW's Chief Political Editor Felix Lee, SZ Dossier Melinda Crane, US Expert Chapter Breakdown: 01:00 Introduction of guests 02:10 The war against Ukraine was a blow for the German government 03:10 We´re entering a period of uncertainty 04:00 Germany urgently needs infrastructure and future technologies 04:40 The collapse of the government means wasting precious time 05:40 A two-thirds majority is needed for a reform of the German debt brake 07:20 Germany has no budget right now, adding to the chaos 08:30 The German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lacked authority 10:35 Germany must invest in future technologies and infrastructure 11:00 Germany urgently needs a reform of the debt brake 12:20 Germany can regain its economic strength 13:10 Months of uncertainty will follow, private consumption will not rise 13:55 Donald Trump will try to put an end to Germany’s trade surplus with the US 15:15 New US tariffs will have a huge impact on Germany’s industry 18:50 Germany will continue to supply weapons to Ukraine 20:00 Germany doesn’t have the capacity to replace US support 21:45 Biden and Scholz are lame ducks, hindering peace negotiations with Russia 24:00 Germany will keep its commitment to support Ukraine 24:30 Germany will see more clarity in its foreign policy after the elections 25:00 Germans are demoralized and disturbed by the break of the coalition and the timing of it #tothepoint #germany #ukraine Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/dwnews_hangout Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch
Germany's downfall: Can a new government turn things around? | To The Point
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Germany’s government coalition collapsed the day Donald Trump was announced winner of the US elections. Now, Germans will have to decide who will rule the country in a snap election in February. Until then, little else will get done. Olaf Scholz has become a lame duck chancellor - at a time when Germany needs strong political leadership more than ever: the economy is struggling, society is divided. Europe’s heavyweight has come to a halt, including in foreign policy. That’s especially bitter for Ukraine: while its two biggest supporters, the US and Germany, are stuck in a power vacuum, its war against Russia continues to escalate. On To the Point we ask: Germany's downfall: can a new government turn things around? Featuring Guests: Michaela Küfner, DW's Chief Political Editor Felix Lee, SZ Dossier Melinda Crane, US Expert Chapter Breakdown: 01:00 Introduction of guests 02:10 The war against Ukraine was a blow for the German government 03:10 We´re entering a period of uncertainty 04:00 Germany urgently needs infrastructure and future technologies 04:40 The collapse of the government means wasting precious time 05:40 A two-thirds majority is needed for a reform of the German debt brake 07:20 Germany has no budget right now, adding to the chaos 08:30 The German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lacked authority 10:35 Germany must invest in future technologies and infrastructure 11:00 Germany urgently needs a reform of the debt brake 12:20 Germany can regain its economic strength 13:10 Months of uncertainty will follow, private consumption will not rise 13:55 Donald Trump will try to put an end to Germany’s trade surplus with the US 15:15 New US tariffs will have a huge impact on Germany’s industry 18:50 Germany will continue to supply weapons to Ukraine 20:00 Germany doesn’t have the capacity to replace US support 21:45 Biden and Scholz are lame ducks, hindering peace negotiations with Russia 24:00 Germany will keep its commitment to support Ukraine 24:30 Germany will see more clarity in its foreign policy after the elections 25:00 Germans are demoralized and disturbed by the break of the coalition and the timing of it #tothepoint #germany #ukraine Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/dwnews_hangout Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch
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