Russia Ukraine war, page-236537

best not ignore thyssenkrupps..

Massive job cuts at German steelmaker Thyssenkrupp: IG Metall union sides with management

The planned reduction in production at Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe from the current level of around 11 million tonnes to 5 million tonnes would have catastrophic consequences.

https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2024/08/26/dklj-a26.html

steel making would be energy intensive... and expensive energy would not help the situation ..

and

BASF's Silent Goodbye to Germany - An Unsettling Tale of Economic Decline

.... We're witnessing a silent departure. Europe's largest chemical conglomerate is investing ten billion dollars in a new large-scale Chinese plant and closing parts of its production in Ludwigshafen. They're hiring new staff in China and saying goodbye to parts of their core German workforce.

The reason for this is a source of shame for politicians of all parties. Despite competent managers, highly qualified employees, and a long industrial tradition, it's no longer possible to make a profit in Germany.

https://www.msn.com/en-ie/news/other/basf-s-silent-goodbye-to-germany-an-unsettling-tale-of-economic-decline/ar-BB1mPL24

automaking/steel/chemicals that is serious industry ..

on the positive side - watso has heard that the bavarian alps are a great place to visit .. so germany can replace heavy industry with tourism