1. Germany sets a unprecedented record for its lowest level of foreign direct investment in history.
2. In 2022, Germany experienced a significant net outflow of 125 billion euros, marking a concerning trend. This can be attributed to rising energy costs and a scarcity of skilled labor, as explained by the German Economic Institute.
3. The primary issue, the cost of energy, seems to have no immediate solution as Germany intentionally transitions to more expensive LNG from overseas, which is 3-4 times pricier than pipeline gas. The possibility of obtaining helium-3 from the moon, which remains a highly unlikely scenario, could potentially address this problem in the distant future.
4. To combat the second problem, the ruling coalition proposes encouraging further immigration. However, the potential repercussions, such as some immigrants relying on benefits or engaging in destructive behavior like car burning (similar to the situation in neighboring France) instead of seeking employment, are not openly discussed by the "greens" due to political correctness.
