I think that's it. They aren't stupid, they're captured. Political ideologues are wearing the German government like a skin suit.

Undisciplined

the German government is firmly in the hands of Davos climate communism

TomK

Governments are not known for thinking long term. In this case beyond the next few months apparently.

jgbtc

econ

Germany's deindustrialization continues to accelerate

I struggle to understand how the German government can be so stupid. 

Surely a robust industrial strategy should be in place if only to prolong the longevity of the ‘State’?