Germany's Political Tensions and the Rise of the AFD

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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