German President Steinmeier: Germany Is In Crisis

NEW - German President Steinmeier: "Harder years, rough years are coming our way... An era of headwinds is beginning for Germany." pic.twitter.com/ryusBBwlDX

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DW: German president calls for unity in 'state of nation' speech 

Frank-Walter Steinmeier has warned of "tougher years" ahead for Germany and also called for action on climate change and pledged support for Ukraine. 

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier delivered what has been dubbed a "state of the nation" speech on Friday at his official residence, Bellevue Palace. The theme of his remarks was "what connects us makes us stronger." 

The speech came at a time of uncertainly for Germany, and Steinmeier touched on many of the issues weighing on the minds of many people in the country. These included a cost of living crisis amidst soaring inflation and an energy crunch, as well as the war in Ukraine.  

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Update #1: 'No room for old dreams', German president says of Russia ties (Reuters)  

Update #2: Steinmeier says Germany, Russia "are standing against each other" (TASS)  

WNU Editor: The success of Germany's industrial base has been due to three factors. An innovative and hard working population, coupled with stable governments and having access to cheap and stable energy supplies from Russia. 

No more now. 

Germany is now forced to buy from other energy suppliers that are not cheap, and definitely not stable. In turn the impact on the German economy from this energy cut-off has in turn been disastrous, with Germany's industrial base now closing down and looking to relocate elsewhere. 

So yes. 

In his speech the German President is correct that the cost of living crisis amidst soaring inflation and an energy crunch is on the minds of most Germans. But German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and what is worse, no change in policies.

Update #3: Maybe I talked to soon on Germany not changing its policies .... Germany Is Dismantling A Wind Farm To Make Way For A Coal Mine (OilPrice.com).