It's also worth noting that all of these countries have a STEM skills gap and yet participation in school science subjects is in decline.

This is extremely bad for economies that need more R&D, better tax bases and need to increase exports which STEM would help it do.

Luxemburg warned that reforms pacify struggle, but codetermination does the opposite—it embeds class conflict inside production. Works councils empower workers to shape decisions, build democratic capacity, and challenge capital’s dominance.

I agree with you mate!