# Can Germany overhaul its economy before the AfD grows stronger?

https://mins.news/en/item/110809

- DW, 2026-10-22 09:10 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/can-germany-overhaul-its-economy-before-afd-grows-stronger/a-79696102?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Germany’s export-led model is under pressure from Chinese competition, high energy and labor costs, and red tape as AfD support reaches a new peak. The government is targeting six high-tech sectors to revive growth, while a report estimates new technologies could attract up to €4.1 trillion in investment by 2035.

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