transition and the asian tiger nation. and daniel winter and this is all business update the political uncertainty of the past few months has unsettled the german businesses though just a bit that s because on the other side of the coin the economy is stronger than ever europe s economic engine saw a two point two percent growth search in twenty seventeen but since the election in september there s been a long laundry list of legislation building up now businesses say it s high time a government was formed. full order books soaring exports and a shortage of skilled workers to handle the load germany s economy is thriving and exports are forecast to grow further five percent this year as well flying start for the next government which can look forward to a tax revenue. so there s money the which germany s industry federation the b.t.r. once used to modernize the country it warms the new government not to waste any