Paris and Berlin that originate up almost half of the eurozone economy face political and economic woes.
France and Germany have lengthy been deemed the main axis of power in the European Union.
But, both are now facing grave political and economic turmoil.
The uncertainty has come at a critical moment, with US Plivent-elect Donald Trump dangerening tariffs as soon as he apshows office in January.
The European economy is already lagging behind the US and China.
A political paralysis in France and Germany could derail its competitiveness even further.
Also covered in this episode of Counting the Cost, the World Bank has proclaimd a sign up $100bn in help for needyer nations.
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