
The SPIEGEL editorial by Mathieu von Rohr
A SPIEGEL editorial highlights the political unrest in France, Marine Le Pen's lead in polls and the potential consequences for a strong Europe.
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France is facing political unrest and Marine Le Pen's strong position in the polls.
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The SPIEGEL editorial by Mathieu von Rohr
The republic is burning, Marine Le Pen is leading the polls. France is threatened with political paralysis - especially now, when Germany needs a strong Europe against China, Russia and America.

In an interview, the economist Isabella Weber calls for government intervention to ensure the affordability of essential goods, the establishment of public buffer stocks and warns of the political consequences of economic uncertainty for democracy.

Despite high profits, tech giants like Alphabet and Microsoft are increasingly financing their AI expansion through the bond market. Analysts warn of a false sense of security compared to the dot-com bubble.

The federal government is recruiting foreign investors to promote growth at an investment summit in Berlin. A SPIEGEL editorial warns against excessive dependence.

Germany has used globalization for economic success for decades, but dependencies and risks are now becoming apparent, particularly in AI and cybersecurity. The retreat of globalization is leading to a paradigm shift towards economic security as a new guideline for state and private action.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang criticizes Germany's technological backwardness despite existing talent. He calls for more action and aims for cooperation on AI technologies, while pointing to the high investments in research and development.

Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger (CDU) proposes a tax on AI sales in order to reshape the labor market. The move has drawn criticism as experts and AI models point to fundamental economic ambiguities in its argument.