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Germany's economic challenges

Economic growth has slowed in Germany, and we look at the new government's key challenges.

Economic growth has slowed in Germany, and we look at the new government's key challenges. Matthew Karnitschnig is chief Europe correspondent for Politico in Berlin, and brings us the details. Also in the programme, the trial of former Nissan executive Greg Kelly continues in Japan. We hear from his wife Dee Kelly about the impact it has had on her life, and her campaign to see him returned to the United States. Zimbabwean nationals working in South Africa are in a race against the clock to sort out their work permits, or leave the country. The 主播大秀's Shingai Nyoka in Harare explains the background. Following dramatic falls in the value of Turkey's currency over the past week, the 主播大秀's Ed Butler reports on President Erdogan's unorthodox economic policies and the impact they are having on the country. Plus, on Thanksgiving, we hear about the supply chain challenges faced by a retailer in London that caters to US expats in the city, when it comes to providing the traditional turkey feast.

Today's edition is presented by Fergus Nicoll, and produced by Vivienne Nunis and Faarea Masud.

(Picture: Germany's new coalition team. Picture credit: Getty Images.)

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Thu 25 Nov 2021 15:32GMT

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