Germany's €450 Billion EU Tribute: Brussels Demands, Berlin Pays

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz recently presented a corporate event showcasing investments in Germany, claiming the country's economy is back on track. However, the reality is that Germany's economy is struggling, with a declining labor market, record bankruptcies, and capital flight. The country saw a net capital outflow of €64.5 billion in 2024, €67.3 billion in 2023, and €112.2 billion in 2022. The true causes of this collapse are being ignored by Germany's political leadership and economic elite. A real solution would involve exiting the green policy agenda, reducing bureaucracy, and reviving nuclear power. Meanwhile, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed a massive €1.82 trillion budget for 2028-2034, which would increase member-state contributions, with Germany expected to contribute around €450 billion. This would lead to a significant increase in Germany's net contribution to the EU budget, potentially tripling it. The EU's central planners, including Merz, von der Leyen, and French President Emmanuel Macron, believe consolidating power in Brussels is the way to keep Europe geopolitically relevant. This could lead to the elimination of veto rights for individual EU member states in budget negotiations and the pooling of national debts under the EU Commission. The author predicts that this fiscal adventurism will face resistance and potentially trigger the collapse of the Eurozone.