Germany, once a leading industrial nation, is now facing severe economic challenges, with a recession ongoing for three years and a dramatic rise in company insolvencies. Experts warn that high electricity prices and the energy transition are threatening key industries, particularly automotive. Economics Minister Katherina Reiche is advocating for energy security and lower electricity prices, but her policies are criticized as insufficient. Calls for a reconsideration of the nuclear phase-out are growing, with some experts arguing for a return to nuclear energy to ensure competitiveness and energy supply. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)