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18 February 2020 

Watch: How to stop Germany becoming the sick man of Europe

There's been another disappointment for the German economy with the ZEW index showing a sharp downturn in expectations. ING's Carsten Brzeski says Germany is in danger of becoming the 'sick man of Europe' unless structural reforms and investment are undertaken

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German manufacturing is in a severe slump; there are trade wars, less demand form China and Germany's auto industry is especially suffering from major structural issues. So how can the country prevent it from becoming the 'sick man of Europe'? ING's Carsten Brzeski has some ideas... and he thinks, hopes and predicts we'll get some fiscal stimulus soon from Berlin.

What Germany needs right now

What does Germany need to do to prevent it from becoming the sick man of Europe? ING's Carsten Brzeski has some ideas

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