Germany Faces Economic Struggles and Political Unrest Amid Global Headwinds

• Germany's economy is struggling with zero growth, crumbling infrastructure, job cuts, and support rising for extreme political parties

• The "sick man of Europe" label echoes problems in the 1920s-30s, though the situation now is less dire

• Structural weaknesses like over-reliance on exports and the car industry are being exposed as China and Russia falter

• Some economists say public investment and reforms are needed, others expect a rebound like after past crises

• Germany has overcome challenges before, but solutions now may require tough changes in fiscal policy and business models