00:00Germany, once Europe's economic engine, is now stalling.
00:04Its economy is shrinking for the second year in a row, investors are fleeing, and global
00:08rivals threaten its industrial heart.
00:11On February 23rd, voters will decide who they want to rescue the nation's future.
00:16Years of limited infrastructure investment, reliance on exports, and challenges in transitioning
00:21to green energy have raised concerns about the nation's competitiveness.
00:26Global giants like Volkswagen face pressure from global rivals, while the country grapples
00:31with rising costs and strained infrastructure.
00:34Social Democrats, led by Olaf Scholz, promise to revitalize the economy through innovation.
00:39Their Made in Germany bonus offers incentives for domestic investments.
00:43Scholz also pledges to balance support for Ukraine with protecting pensions and healthcare.
00:48But after his coalition collapsed and inflation surged, trust in the SPD has dwindled.
00:53The Conservatives, led by Friedrich Merz, want tax cuts and cheaper electricity to
00:57attract investors and boost growth.
01:00They criticize Scholz for high debt and failing to stop the exodus of capital.
01:04Merz insists his focus on performance and competitiveness will restore Germany's economic
01:09edge, though critics call his plans overly optimistic.
01:13The Greens are pushing for 100 billion euros to rebuild infrastructure and transition to
01:18renewable energy.
01:20They propose reforming the debt break to fund projects like hydrogen grids and high-speed
01:24rail.
01:25But can such an ambitious vision win over an increasingly cautious electorate?
01:30Germany's economy is at a crossroads.
01:33Will voters choose bold reforms and fiscal discipline, or innovation-driven recovery?
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