Elon Musk questioned the EU:
What exactly has the EU done in these 30 years!
Elon Musk said: When the EU was established in 1993, there were 12 countries, 343 million people, and GDP slightly higher than that of the United States;
In 2025, the EU expanded to 27 countries, with 450 million people, but its GDP is only 67% of that of the United States.
He asked, "So what has the EU actually achieved in those 30 years?"
According to the OECD's forecast, the eurozone's GDP growth rate in 2025 is expected to be 1.0%, while that of the US is 2.2%, and there is indeed a gap in growth rates. This long-term difference in growth rates is the main reason for the change in economic size comparison.
The overall debt of the EU as a percentage of GDP is expected to rise from 84.5% in 2024 to 85% in 2027, and high debt limits the space for fiscal policy to stimulate the economy.
Population aging and the trend of an aging workforce are structural issues that constrain the long-term growth of the EU.
Uneven development among member states has led to significant differences in economic performance. For example, Germany, the largest economy, is experiencing a structural decline in its industry, which severely hampers regional economic growth.
Elon Musk reveals the truth behind the EU's 30-year development. The three major economies of the world today, the US, China, and Europe, one of them is actually limping. With the US foreign strategy shifting, Europe is likely to experience another period of pain.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1850902868691980/
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