It’s the economy, dummkopf.

As factories falter, France and Germany head for hustings in search of scapegoats

Behind Germany’s political turmoil is, of course, a stalled economy.

Germany faces snap elections Feb. 23 after Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote Monday. Reviving economic growth is already emerging as a central campaign issue. (Outgoing) Economy Minister Robert Habeck earlier this week tried to blame the government of former Chancellor Ange…