The Intelligence from The Economist The Intelligence: is Germany al[t]right?
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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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German Protests
- 250,000 people protested across Germany against anti-immigrant sentiment.
- One protestor stated that Germany is on a bad path, highlighting the current political climate.
Meeting Sparks Protests
- The protests were triggered by reports of a hard-right meeting discussing the expulsion of immigrants.
- The AFD party denies involvement, but the revelations have fueled concerns about rising fascism.
AFD's Rising Influence
- Max Rodenbeck notes a rise in anti-immigrant sentiment in Germany.
- The AFD party is surging in polls, reaching unprecedented levels of support.