Germany Is Struggling to Agree on What Makes a Person Rich

After six years of economic stagnation, Germany’s politicians are slowly waking up to the need for comprehensive reform. Unfortunately, the country’s polarized politics and extreme wealth inequality makes agreeing on radical measures to delay retirement and curb welfare spending acutely difficult.

The window of opportunity is narrow. The far-right opposition Alternative for Germany is capitalizing on a pervasive sense of crisis and extending its poll lead. This could be the final chance for centrist parties to attempt renewal.