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Energy, Inflation, and the End of Europe’s Growth | Kai Hoffmann

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Show Notes

In this episode of Sprott Money Ask the Expert, host Andrew Sleigh speaks with Kai Hoffmann, host of Soar Financially, about the alarming state of Europe’s economy, the decline of major German industries, and the growing influence of digital ID and digital currency across the EU. As gold and silver prices fluctuate, Kai and Andrew discuss why more investors are turning to precious metals as protection against inflation, digital control, and political uncertainty. With Germany now facing recession, industries like Mercedes and Porsche moving production abroad, and Europe’s energy policies crippling growth, this conversation exposes how geopolitics, AI policy, and monetary manipulation are reshaping the continent. Learn how gold and silver can preserve real wealth as governments push the digital euro and tighter financial oversight.

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