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A DHL logistics center is now located on the ten years ago closed former Opel car factory site, as a symbol of Germany's economic structural change from industry to services.

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Video. Here are five key reasons why Germany's economy is struggling

Updated: 17/02/2025 - 13:29 GMT+1

Here are five key reasons why Germany's economy is struggling as voters decide on 23 February who will run their next government.

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