Bismarck Had The Right Idea.

But it was ignored by the combined West. 

 

It Is Obviously Putin's Fault.

 Or, generally speaking, of Russia. 

Because, you know, these were Russians who set political agenda in Germany and who voted for Germany's political parties. In the end, Germany has this... philosopher in charge of own economy, or rather what's left of it.

Germany's reliance on China, Russia was like being 'doped': vice chancellor. Berlin to push ahead with derisking, doesn't face structural recession: Robert Habeck

Yes, he is absolutely correct, Germany already lost Russian market (solvent and largest in Europe as a single country), now they will try to lose Chinese one. Not to mention the fact that Germany is increasingly non-competitive with pretty much anyone. Germany's pride of her automotive industry and Siemens... well, Russia is doing just fine without them. China... look at it...

Pretty much speaks for itself. And you already heard this news:

WOLFSBURG, Germany, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) plans to shut at least three factories in Germany, lay off tens of thousands of staff and shrink its remaining plants in Europe's biggest economy as it plots a deeper-than-expected overhaul, the company's works council head said on Monday. Europe's biggest carmaker has been negotiating for weeks with unions over plans to revamp its business and cut costs, including considering plant closures on home soil for the first time, in a blow to Germany's industrial prowess.

Make your own conclusions on this matter. I am sure that also will be blamed on Russia...