Air Date

November 16, 2024

Featured Guest

Judy Dempsey
Senior Fellow, Carnegie Europe

Moderator

Jay Sapsford
Senior Vice President, Global Risk Analysis, U.S. Chamber of Commerce,

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Germany’s ruling coalition collapsed this month just as Europe’s largest economy faces growing economic challenges. Energy costs are high, productivity is low, and its population is aging even as a backlash is growing against immigration – which is fragmenting the political landscape into increasingly entrenched camps. Signs are emerging that China, the U.S., and other key German export markets are growing and becoming less welcoming. All of this will force Berlin to face long-term challenges that have been building for years, says Judy Dempsey, Senior Fellow at Carnegie Europe, an affiliate of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and a former correspondent for multiple publications. “Germany has been living on borrowed time,” Dempsey says.

The Call, brought to you by the U.S. Chamber's Global Intelligence Desk, discusses the hottest geopolitical events. Host Jay Sapsford speaks with the brightest minds in global affairs to give Chamber members a head start in navigating uncertain times. Live access to The Call is a benefit to Chamber members; however, we are pleased to provide recordings for wider viewing thereafter. This episode of The Call aired initially on November 16, 2024.

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