Portuguese news agency Lusa has interviewed Christian Dustmann on the upcoming German elections and their economic implications. The interview has been published in outlets, including ECO and oRegiões.
In the interview, Dustmann highlights that Germany remains a key economic force in Europe, but its ability to lead the EU may be constrained by pressing domestic challenges. While other experts anticipate a government increasingly focused on internal issues, Prof. Dustmann argues that Germany’s role in European economic policy will still be crucial, particularly in innovation-driven sectors where the country has lost ground to China and the U.S., such as digital equipment manufacturing and green technologies.
He also underscores the difficulties facing the German automotive industry, pointing to Volkswagen’s recent downsizing and China’s growing dominance in electric vehicle production. Dustmann stresses that these challenges make a strong and integrated European Union more essential than ever for maintaining global competitiveness.
The full interview is available in Portuguese via:
