Germany's political and economic problems are sounding a warning for the UK: RUTH SUNDERLAND
The bruising defeat of Chancellor Friedrich Merz (pictured) reflects the stalling of what once was Germany's mighty economic engine.

The bruising defeat of Chancellor Friedrich Merz (pictured) reflects the stalling of what once was Germany's mighty economic engine.

The bruising defeat of Chancellor Friedrich Merz (pictured) reflects the stalling of what once was Germany's mighty economic engine.
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The bruising defeat of Chancellor Friedrich Merz (pictured) reflects the stalling of what once was Germany's mighty economic engine.
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