The Fragmentation of German Politics and the Rise of Far-Right Movements

Germany holds parliamentary elections this weekend, and political watchers there are expecting its nativist Alternative for Deutschland party to make gains, despite long being a political pariah. The pro-Putin, anti-immigrant AfD has neo-Nazi ties and has earned the praise of Elon Musk and a meeting with Vice President JD Vance. We look at Germany’s far right resurgence and what it means for the U.S. and Europe.

Guests:

Jen Kirby, Foreign and National Security Reporter

Sophia Besch, senior fellow, Europe Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

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