Inside Europe Inside Europe 2 January 2025
Jan 2, 2025
Thomas Sparrow, a DW political correspondent, delves into the shifting political landscape in Germany as elections approach. He discusses the instability within the coalition government and the implications of international influences, like Trump's re-election. The conversation also highlights the far-right AFD party's rise, economic troubles, and the complexities of coalition-building. Additionally, Sparrow touches on the importance of art in addressing human rights and enhances understanding amidst Germany's socio-political challenges.
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Orban's Moscow Visit
- Viktor Orban met with Putin in Moscow shortly after Hungary assumed the EU presidency.
- This visit, seen as a peace mission by Orban, sparked outrage as it contradicted the EU's stance on Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Rise of Right-Wing Populism
- Right-wing populist parties gained success in the European Parliament elections.
- This success is attributed to economic insecurity among voters despite actual inflation rates being lower than perceived.
Economic Insecurity and Food Prices
- Although inflation was lower than in previous years, voters felt economically insecure.
- Food prices, a major concern, actually decreased in the EU from February through summer 2024, before rising again.
