Summary:
- The article discusses the views of German sociologist Wolfgang Streeck and politician Sahra Wagenknecht on the current state of capitalism and the need for a new economic model.
- Streeck argues that the current capitalist system is unsustainable and that a new approach is needed to address issues such as inequality, environmental degradation, and the decline of the welfare state.
- Wagenknecht, a prominent left-wing politician in Germany, agrees with Streeck's critique of capitalism and calls for a fundamental transformation of the economic system to prioritize social and environmental well-being over profit.