Economic Challenges Facing France and Germany

As Germany’s Business Model Wobbles, Firms Reassess Reliance on China
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/06/world/europe/germany-china-business-economy.html
 
Germany faces €31 billion budget cut, triggering coalition infighting
https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-faces-e30-billion-budget-cut-leading-to-infighting-in-ruling-coalition/
 
In defense of the great French Republic, sick though it is
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2023/07/04/in-defence-great-french-republic-sick-though-it-is/