Former Deutsche Bank Chief Economist Thomas Mayer explains why Europe is falling behind the US, how bureaucracy and low productivity are killing growth, and why Eurobonds and tariffs won’t fix it.#europe #germany #usdollar ------------ 👨‍💼 Guest: Thomas Mayer, Founding Director🏢 Company: Flossbach von Storch Institute🌎 https://www.flossbachvonstorch-researchinstitute.com/en 𝕏 @fvs_com 📅 Recording date: July 1st, 2025-------------------📆 Save the Date 📆DEUTSCHE GOLDMESSE November 14 & 15, 2025 in Frankfurt, Germanywww.deutschegoldmesse.com FREE Registration for Investors! ---------------------📰 Up-to-Date Commodity Prices & Commentary 📰👉 Clear Commodity Network 👈🌎 https://clearcommodity.net/ 🌎►► Follow Us! ◄◄Twitter: / soarfinancial Website: http://www.soarfinancial.com/Time Stamps (AI Generated)00:00 - Intro: Dollar Weakness vs. Euro Strength01:00 - Welcome Thomas Mayer, Ex-Deutsche Bank Chief Economist02:00 - What’s Happening in the EU Economy?03:00 - Germany’s 3-Year Stagnation05:00 - Productivity Crisis in Germany and Europe07:00 - “Germany Has Become a Vacation Economy”09:00 - Immigration vs. Skilled Labor Dilemma11:00 - Internal Market Barriers Holding Back Tech12:30 - Why the EU Is Not a Real Union14:00 - Wake-Up Call from Trump: Grow Up or Fall Behind16:00 - Europe’s Defense Industry Mess17:30 - Why Germany Must Take the Lead18:30 - The Eurobond Debate Explained21:00 - Why a Unified Eurozone Currency Is Still Far Away23:00 - Is Europe the New Safe Haven? Probably Not26:00 - Misconceptions About a Dollar Collapse29:00 - A 10% Tariff Deal: Economic Fallout for the EU?31:00 - Final Thoughts + Where to Follow Thomas Mayer**Disclaimer:**Some of the links presented might be affiliate links. We might receive a commission if a purchase is made using those links! Unless specifically disclosed, all information available on Soar Financial and its affiliates or partners should be considered as non-commercial in nature. None of the content produced by Soar Financial should be considered an endorsement, offer or recommendation to buy or sell securities. Soar Financial is not registered with any financial or securities regulatory authority in Canada, the US, Europe, or the UK, and does not provide, nor claim to provide, investment advice or recommendations to any consumer of the content that Soar Financial produces and publicizes. Always do your own due diligence and/or consult a qualified legal, tax, or investment professional if personal advice is deemed necessary.Soar Financial and its related companies (including its directors, employees, and representatives) or a connected person may hold equity positions in securities detailed in communications. When this occurs a disclosure will be made. Disclosures on social media will be made using the hashtag #coi (short for conflict of interest).Soar Financial, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, or agents expressly disclaim any liability for losses or damages, whether direct, indirect, special, or consequential, or other consequences, howsoever caused, arising out of any use or reproduction of this site or any decision made or action taken in reliance upon the produced content of Soar Financial, whether authorized or not. By accessing Soar Financial’s content, each consumer of Soar Financial content releases Soar Financial, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, agents, and employees from all claims and proceedings for such losses, damages, or consequences.#EuropeEconomy #ThomasMayer #SoarFinancially #GermanyCrisis #DollarVsEuro #Stagflation #EUUnionCrisis #Eurobonds #DefenseSpending #USvsEurope #Recession2025 #ProductivityCrash #ECB #DigitalLag #CapitalFlight #MacroEconomics #Tariffs #FiscalPolicy #EurozoneDebt #CentralBanks