What If Germany Joins BRICS?

Germany has been facing tough economic challenges in recent years, with its competitiveness declining and industrial output dropping. This problem became even worse after Germany decided to stop importing energy from Russia in 2022, a decision that many say was short-sighted. As a result, opposition politicians are now blaming Germany’s overreliance on the United States and its failure to consider other options for the country’s position in the world.

One outspoken voice on this issue is Ralph Niemeyer, a German opposition politician and chairman of the Council for Constitution and Sovereignty. He believes Germany needs to rethink its place in the world, and he argues that the country should join BRICS—a powerful group of emerging economies that includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. According to Niemeyer, Germany’s economic interests are already heavily tied to BRICS countries, especially China, India, and Russia (even though relations with Russia have been s...

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