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As Germany heads to the polls, what will it take to fix its troubled economy? The country is widely thought to be heading for a third consecutive year of its economy shrinking.

As Germany heads to the polls, what will it take to fix its troubled economy? What was once Europe’s powerhouse is widely thought to be heading for a third consecutive year of its economy shrinking, meaning the new government faces huge challenges.

The chief economist at the influential Federation of German Industries, Klaus Deutsch, explains the problems range from flagging demand for exports to faltering roads and bridges, as well as a lack of money for the government to spend. The chair of Germany’s Start-up Association, successful entrepreneur Verena Pausder, explains there needs to be more focus on innovation if Germany is to grow again.

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