Bert Rürup warns that Germany’s aging population and AfD‑driven anti‑immigration stance block a new economic miracleExecutive summary: Bert Rürup, chief economist, published an opinion piece arguing that Germany’s ageing society prevents a new Wirtschaftswunder unless immigration is increased, and that the AfD’s anti‑immigration stance acts as a growth brake. The article links demographic policy directly to economic performance, suggesting that political resistance to immigration could undermine growth prospects and increase fiscal pressures. Bert Rürup (chief economist), the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, German policymakers, and prospective immigrant workers. Continued public and parliamentary debate over skilled‑immigration reforms; monitoring of AfD’s electoral gains in upcoming state elections; potential policy adjustments if demographic concerns gain traction.The Handelsblatt op‑ed highlights how demographic ageing is a structural brake on growth and argues that immigration is essential for revitalising the economy. It frames the AfD’s restrictive stance as a policy risk that could exacerbate labour shortages and strain public finances. The piece adds to a growing debate over how Germany balances political pressures with its long‑term prosperity needs.Connected developmentsFar-right German lawmaker faces scrutiny after photo appears to show Nazi saluteDie Hitlergruß-Affäre der AfDMerz bei G7 und wie sich die AfD den Bürgern stellt. Mit Mariam LauWahlumfragen: „Politbarometer“ sieht AfD bei 28 ProzentWahlumfragen: YouGov-Umfrage: AfD neun Prozentpunkte vor der UnionOpen the full case file on Beyond →
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