Wolfgang Munschau’s Kaput: The End of the German Miracle is a powerful and insightful work that sheds light on the economic and political transformations currently taking place in Germany, offering readers a much-needed perspective on the nation’s future. .
Munschau takes a bold approach in unpacking the so-called “German Miracle,” which has long been seen as the foundation of the country’s economic success. With clarity and precision, he explores how factors like an aging population, economic stagnation, energy crises, not developed digital infrastructure and political gridlock are eroding the stability of Germany’s position as Europe’s powerhouse. In a time when Germany’s economy is facing pressures from all sides—rising inflation, energy insecurity, and global supply chain disruptions—Munschau’s analysis offers essential context and urgently needed understanding.
Munschau describes nicely the functioning of several German ministers and their relationsship towards Russia and Putin.