Fireside Chat (Robert Habeck, Andrew McAfee) | DLD25

Robert Habeck, Alliance 90/The Greens
Andrew McAfee, MIT Sloan

In this dynamic DLD25 conversation, economist and bestselling author Andrew McAfee (MIT Sloan) sits down with Robert Habeck, Germany’s Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing Europe’s economy in a rapidly changing world.

From Germany’s energy-intensive industries and export dependence to the hurdles of venture capital investment and overregulation, Habeck provides candid insights into Europe’s reform backlog and the urgent need for modernization.

The discussion explores innovative solutions, including tax credit systems inspired by the U.S., a push to modernize Germany’s debt brake, and fostering a culture of optimism to drive progress.

McAfee challenges Habeck on Europe’s readiness to adapt, asking thought-provoking questions about innovation, creative destruction, and the future of iconic industries. Together, they address the critical steps Europe must take to stay competitive in the global economy.

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[dmbluesable]

Keiner der zur Wahl stehenden kann es besser als Robert Habeck. 💚 Vote for the Greens!

[kabouter]

A minister who knows his topic. And who is willing to reflect and even answer the questions. Remarkable!

[katkem]

Robert Habeck ist der fähigste und zukunftsorierentierte Kanzlerkandidat für Deutschland! Seine ehrlichen Aussagen und Erklärungen sind überzeugend. In den deutschen Medien wird er leider noch immer unterschätzt und ausschließlich mit vergangenen Fehlern der Koalitionsregierung in Verbindung gebracht. Let us face the problems and solve them! Go and win!

[robselper]

Interesting topic, good interview, very good answers. Mr. Habeck seems to know a lot more of his topics than some influencers might make you believe. Capable man!

[gerade-heraus]

Er kann auch nicht zaubern, aber ich glaube er ist zur Zeit der glaubwürdigste Politiker in Deutschland.

[Benklett]

I like how Robert Habeck is capable to give such detailed Interviews without issues.

[AstridBoberg-gyjt]

Deutsche Politiket diskutieren üblicherweise nicht auf Englisch, sagt der Moderator. Da können wir doch mal sehen, was wir an Robert Habeck haben!

[Lasastard]

Great interview! Habeck has been pretty active across various media platforms giving tons of interviews - but having an outside perspective discussing challenges in Germanys economy is super interesting.

[soerenbode]

Habeck is my - our? - last hope these days. 4, 5 weeks to go until the federal election in Germany. Optimism reigns supreme. 🌻

[BadElend]

Ich freue mich, dass in der Kommentarfunktion weder Bots noch hasserfüllte Kommentare von zumeist AfD-Wählern auftauchen.
Dies erstaunt mich keineswegs, da für mich ein Bildungsbürgertum unter der genannten Wählergruppe, die einer englischen Diskussion kaum folgen kann, auszumachen ist.

[_moment]

Sehr gutes Interview! Man merkt, dass Robert Habeck regelmäßig Englisch spricht. 🌻💚🌻

[julianstarcatcher]

I think if we give Habeck the confidence in the upcoming elections in germany, he'll have the assertiveness, self-confidence and expertise to unite the EU with its decision-makers on issues of economy, defence, defence budget and to improve cooperation, abolish excessive regulations and speed up decisions. I also trust him to work for a more socially just, climate-neutral future. He is the right person for these turbulent times.

[a.t.]

Good interview. Kompetent answers of Habeck!!

[steffsii]

Habeck is actually the best politician in Germany with a wide view on the problems of Germany, the world. He can turns things better in Germany, the EU and the world.
No reason for bashing him like the politicians of other parties do this.

[kuliblubber]

Habeck is the first cancelor that I can get behind. He is aware of the systematical problems in the german economy and tax system and also has a realistic plan or direction to fix these, imo.

[JohnDoe-wqcp]

I wonder, why some people say that Habeck has no competencies. This sounds very solid and reasonable

[skyger]

Habeck ist ein außergewöhnlich ehrlicher und empathischer Politiker für deutsche Verhältnisse. Dazu ist er noch Kompetent und weiß wovon er redet. Deshalb hoffe ich, dass er Kanzler wird.

[lh]

1:23 Somebody should ask Chrupalla and Weidel, what they actually talked about with Kremlin people in 2021 (they personally visited Moscow three times in 2021, I assume to avoid European intelligence agencies) when they started clearing the gas storages. They officially meantioned back then it was about "energy politics". Today we know, that Russia already applied their invasion plans, so what kind of "energy politics" could that have been, when they were able to see how Germany would have go through the winter on such a low storage level? Especially today, where we know, that this was all war preparation, to me it looks like the AfD is not only in favour of Russia's leadership but maybe even involved in the Russian war operation to weaken European allies.

[ilonabeck]

Ich verstehe zwar kein Wort.
Aber ich weiß trotzdem das Herr habeck das richtige sagt.
Und er der beste ist von den ganzen anderen Parteien.
Deshalb nur noch grün und sonst nichts.
🙏🍀🌻💚🇩🇪🌻💚😘

[StephanHoyer]

Hard to interview a german politician :P