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Will France and Germany's woes affect the rest of Europe?

Author
Media Network
Published
Fri 13 Dec 2024
Episode Link
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-france-and-germany-s-woes-affect-the-rest-of-europe--63288564

France and Germany have long been deemed the main axis of power in the European Union. But, both are now facing serious political and economic turmoil. The uncertainty has come at a critical moment, with US President-elect Donald Trump threatening tariffs as soon as he takes office in January. The European economy is already lagging behind the US and China. A political paralysis in France and Germany could derail its competitiveness even further. Also covered in this episode of Counting the Cost, the World Bank has announced a record $100bn in support for poorer nations. Plus, why is coffee so expensive?

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