Germany's economy has stagnated for five years due to several factors, including energy supply issues from Russia, increased competition from China, insufficient investment in infrastructure, a lack of skilled workers, and bureaucratic inefficiencies. The reliance on Russian gas and the shift towards renewable energy have led to skyrocketing energy costs, while China's industrial growth has eroded Germany's export market. Additionally, complacency in investment and challenges in workforce availability have compounded the economic slump. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)