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Von der Leyen’s Green Deal and migration strategies stirred quite the controversy, with energy costs soaring by 15% and Lampedusa facing an influx of 120,000 people in a single day in 2023. Trump’s tariffs hitting 30% were tough, notably for Germany’s economy, which dipped by 0.2% in GDP. Yet, the EU saw a 1.2% GDP growth in 2024, while gas prices have eased since 2022.