🇩🇪 Germany: Fragmented, risk-averse, stuck in the past – or ready for a turnaround?
That’s the provocative thesis of two Bloomberg journalists, Will Wilkes and Chris Reiter, whose new book is titled “Germany, Totally Kaputt?”
Spoiler: It’s not just critique. It’s also a love letter – and a wake-up call.
In my latest Courage Skyline Talk, I spoke with both authors about:
– Why Germany’s biggest problem isn’t the economy – it’s identity.
– Why bureaucracy and fragmentation are holding us back.
– And what practical, even optimistic steps could lead us forward – from housing to digital reform.
We talk about 🇩🇪 made in Germany – and what still makes it strong.
We talk about 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 outside perspectives – and what Germany can learn.
And yes, we talk politics: leadership, unity, and what this moment requires from our next chancellor.
Is Germany really “totally kaputt”?
Or is this just the moment before the reset?
Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel „Doing Business with Germany“. And let me know – what’s your bet?
🎥 Link to video: https://youtu.be/kdvHLxaTFH8?si=ZMwAnrX62OFjmKbN