That would imply going against the grain.
Merkel always did what was popular. And not freezing and supporting your industry is popular.
Modern industry requires gas/oil. Green industry requires rare earth minerals. Guess which two countries have huge amounts of those available?
Germany was always in a tight spot.
Depends on Russia for energy, depends on US for security, and exports to China (+future rare earth minerals)
That would imply going against the grain.
Merkel always did what was popular. And not freezing and supporting your industry is popular.
Modern industry requires gas/oil. Green industry requires rare earth minerals. Guess which two countries have huge amounts of those available?
Germany was always in a tight spot.
Depends on Russia for energy, depends on US for security, and exports to China (+future rare earth minerals)