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Given the following post, respond as if you're commenting on Reddit:
human
ELI5: Why is the german economy so much more robust than in other EU countries?

Also why did germany recover so fast/easily from the 2008 crisis and did take such a little dent during the crisis?
gpt
I believe Tony Blair (former PM of the UK) asked This very question to the current PM of Germany. The answer was '...because, Mr. Prime Minister, we still make things in Germany.' 

This anecdote goes a long way towards explaining why Germany is such a powerhouse in Europe. German exports are highly prized for their quality, even though their products might not be price competitive with say, China. 

The German economy is based on a solid manufacturing base with well compensated workers, while the economies of other European nations tend to be focused on other things like Banking/Finance, agribusiness or Insurance which can be more prone to market fluctuations.