The engine of Germany's wealth is blocking its future
Summary
Germany's car-driven export model faces headwinds from competition, energy costs, and policy shifts toward electrification. The piece argues that a powerful car lobby reshapes regulation to protect older tech, delaying innovation and the transition to EVs; this is framed as a risk to long-term competitiveness with China and Europe. A future-focused energy policy and renewed investment in innovation are suggested as remedies.