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The Intelligence: is Germany al[t]right?
Jan 23, 2024
Max Rodenbeck, Berlin bureau chief at The Economist, explores the significant protests in Germany against the rising anti-immigrant rhetoric of the Alternative for Germany party, revealing deep societal tensions. Duncan Weldon, the Britain economics correspondent, discusses the decline of the British penny in the face of inflation and a shift towards cashless payments. The conversation also touches on Japan's initiatives to re-integrate women into the workforce, highlighting the cultural and systemic barriers they confront.
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- Germany witnesses mass protests against anti-immigrant rhetoric, raising concerns about a resurgence of fascism.
- Societal changes in Japan are encouraging more women to stay in the workforce, addressing labor market challenges.
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Growing Anti-Immigrant Sentiment in Germany Sparks Mass Protests
Recent reports of a private meeting of hard right politicians discussing expelling millions of immigrants have sparked mass protests in Germany, with concerns about a resurgence of fascism.
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