Chair, German Council of Economic Experts - Christoph Schmidt

Germany is one of the world's top three exporters along with China and the US. But it faces criticisms from Western nations like the US and France that accuse it of promoting an economic model which has hurt both the Eurozone and the global economy. Hardtalk speaks to Christoph Schmidt, chair of the German Council of Economic Experts - an independent body which advises German policymakers including the government.

(Photo: Christoph Schmidt, chair, German Council of Economic Experts. Credit: Johannes Eisele/AFP/Getty Images)