Holger Smieding

Holger Smieding is the Chief Economist at Berenberg Bank, where he focuses on macroeconomic trends and analysis within the Eurozone. He is known for his insights into the economic conditions affecting major European economies, including the implications of political uncertainty and fiscal policies. Recently, he highlighted that France has become the 'weak link' in the Eurozone due to rising political risks and economic stagnation, a shift that is drawing comparisons to the fiscal crises of the past.