In the heart of New York’s financial district, Wall Street experts are issuing a stark warning about Germany’s economic trajectory, labelling its energy policies an act of self sabotage.

During a recent visit to the United States, Petr Bystron, a member of the European Parliament from Germany’s Alternative for Germany party, AfD, U.S. economic analysts expressed alarm over the deindustrialization of Europe’s former powerhouse.

“An industrial nation cannot be powered by wind alone,” one financier remarked, encapsulating the consensus that Germany’s shift away from reliable energy sources is accelerating its decline.

Bystron’s trip, which included stops in Washington, D.C., and meetings near the New York Stock Exchange in December 2025, highlighted growing transatlantic concerns.

In conversations with Trump administration officials and economic experts, Bystron discussed the misuse of state institutions to suppress political opposition in Europe, as well as broader geopolitical and economic issues.

Bystron also addressed the U.S. vision for resolving the war in Ukraine, aligning AfD’s stance with American priorities for a negotiated settlement.

Bystron welcomed President Trump’s updated National Security Strategy for 2025, which calls for a right-wing shift in European politics and emphasis on returning to values like democracy and free speech.

“The U.S. is calling on us to return to the values that made Europe and America great,” Bystron stated.

Germany’s woes stem from its aggressive energy transition, including the phase out of nuclear and fossil fuels.

Iconic firms like ThyssenKrupp, Volkswagen and Bosch—once symbols of industrial might—now face mounting losses. Over the past two years, approximately 160,000 industrial jobs have vanished, with projections indicating further erosion.

The Wall Street Journal documented this slowdown as early as March 2025, noting unexpected slumps in industrial production amid tariff uncertainties and energy costs.

Economists describe such losses as a “slow-motion collapse,” with Germany avoiding recession in Q3 2025 but showing weak rebounds in output. The Financial Times warns radical steps are needed to halt the decline, as Europe’s manufacturing champion teeters.

Washington views this with increasing alarm, as outlined in Trump’s NSS.

The strategy notes that continental Europe’s global GDP share has plummeted from 25% in 1990 to 14% today, underscoring a loss of competitiveness. Bystron echoed this, asserting that the AfD is Germany’s only party with genuine economic competence, having long criticized policies leading to this point.

Contrast these alarm bells with the robust U.S. economy in 2025.

The International Monetary Fund projects U.S. GDP at $30.62 trillion, dwarfing the European Union’s $21.1 trillion. U.S. growth is forecasted at 2.2% for the year, outpacing the EU’s 1.4%.

Factors include energy independence, lower inflation—slightly above EU levels but managed effectively—and trade policies shielding domestic industry. The U.S. has benefited from post-pandemic stimulus and innovation, with GDP per capita far exceeding Europe’s—77% of U.S. levels in the eurozone in 2000, now down to 70.6%.

Economists attribute Europe’s lag to regulatory burdens, energy vulnerabilities and slower adaptation to global shocks like the “second China Shock,” where Germany faces catastrophic risks from Chinese exports.

Here’s Wall Street’s blunt assessment during Bystron’s visit: Germany’s actions equate to “economic suicide.”

Financiers struggle to fathom how an industrial leader could erode its energy base, driving firms abroad or into insolvency. This deindustrialization not only weakens Germany but threatens EU stability, potentially straining U.S.-Europe ties amid rising tariffs and geopolitical tensions.

Bystron’s delegation, including other AfD parliamentarians, aim to forge alliances with Trump allies, framing AfD as a counter to Europe’s leftist policies. As the U.S. thrives, Europe’s struggles serve as a cautionary tale.

The NSS pushes for reform, urging Europe to bolster defense spending and economic resilience. For Germany, reversing course on energy and regulation is essential to reclaim its role. As Bystron noted, aligning with U.S. strategies could restore transatlantic prosperity.

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