Merz in China: Difficult balancing act between green dependencies and de-risking

Chancellor Merz faces a balancing act on his trip to China. Germany is heavily dependent on green tech. At the same time, the German economy is experiencing a China shock and is calling for more protection in order to gain room to maneuver for the transformation.

Nico Beckert

19. February 2026

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Nico Beckert

19. February 2026

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Last updated: 19. February 2026