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As the elections loom, the stakes are high. The possibility of a coalition government, especially one including the Greens, poses challenges to ambitious proposals like constructing new gas-fired power plants, aimed at reducing energy costs. This looming uncertainty risks further undermining investor confidence in the already volatile German stock market.
Conclusion: A Precarious Future
In sum, while there might be optimism surrounding certain economic indicators, the risks tied to policy uncertainty and the political landscape remain significant. With U.S. foreign policy potentially leaning toward a more confrontational stance under a hypothetical future Trump administration, Germany's economic vulnerability could deepen, especially in the context of its shifting export markets.