Is Germany's Economy finally recovering? | DW News

We constantly hear that &quot;the state is not a good manager&quot; and that this is why a private investor is needed. But then a simple question arises: why do we hand over our taxes to the state and allow it to decide how hundreds of billions in public funds are spent? If it is incapable of managing resources efficiently, why do we entrust it with the largest budget in the country and, ultimately, with our future?<br><br>These arguments often feel like little more than ideological paradigms designed to justify private investors enriching themselves. Why shouldn&#39;t the revenue flow to the state instead? Apparently, building affordable housing instead of buying weapons is not a popular idea these days, is it?<br><br>In my view, the issue is not whether something is publicly or privately owned. What matters is setting up effective processes, strong oversight mechanisms, proper allocation of resources, and appointing competent, ethical, and non-corrupt management. That&#39;s how I would frame the discussion.<br><br>Honestly, what has our society come to? It&#39;s genuinely sad...

🤔Recovering ?<br>With current lran drama, Wholesale natural gas prices in Germany and the broader European market are roughly 7 to 8 times higher than domestic US prices.<br><br>As of late September 2026, the US domestic benchmark (Henry Hub) is trading around $3.14 per MMBtu (Million British Thermal Units). <br>Meanwhile, the European benchmark (Title Transfer Facility or TTF), which dictates German wholesale gas costs, has surged to over €71–€75 per megawatt-hour (MWh), equivalent to roughly $23 to $25 per MMBtu

😅 How to compete ?<br>Electricity in Germany is roughly four to five times more expensive than it is in China for both household consumers and industrial manufacturers. <br>Germany features some of the highest power rates globally due to steep taxes, grid network fees, and its transition away from fossil fuels.

😅 How to recover when Western Europe have the highest residential and industrial energy prices in the world.<br>• The Global Average: As of 2026, the average global residential electricity price sits at around $0.176 per kWh.<br>• Europe: Leads all continental regions with an average residential cost of $0.254 per kWh.