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Editorial: El País

Jan. 24, 2024

  • Germany's economy, essential for Europe, contracted 0.3% last year and lacks clear prospects for the current year.
  • Chancellor Olaf Scholz, unpopular and weak, is having trouble coordinating Social Democrats, Greens and Liberals.
  • The war in Ukraine has created energy supply problems, raising prices and sparking massive protests.
  • The far-right AfD party is gaining popularity, utilizing fear of immigration as a tactic.
  • Political polarization around immigration is evident, with a rise in both far-right and far-left parties.
  • There is growing public tension, with significant demonstrations against the far right.

Conclusion: Germany, and the entirety of Europe, are going through a delicate social and political moment. Balanced citizen responses and effective policies are needed, rather than feeding extremes, especially on migration issues, seeking a more rational view focused on human rights.