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Recent discussions indicate that the possibility of Germany reducing its manufacturing base—sometimes referred to as de-industrialization—is becoming increasingly plausible. If such a scenario materializes, it would spell trouble not only for Germany’s economic future but also for Europe's economic cohesion. Weakness in Germany, Europe's largest economy, would inevitably cascade through neighboring nations, causing a ripple effect that could destabilize regional markets and diminish the continent's overall economic resilience.