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UnHerd with Freddie Sayers
Wolfgang Münchau: Germany is in trouble
Aug 25, 2023
Freddie Sayers interviews Wolfgang Münchau about Germany's challenges. They discuss the rise of the AFD party, Germany's energy policies and their impact on CO2 emissions, frustrations with the government's decisions, struggles in policy, technology, and globalization, and the potential emergence of a new party on the left. Münchau proposes a pragmatic approach to international relations and emphasizes the need for a new vision in Europe post-Brexit to avoid paralysis.
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- The rise of the Alternative for Deutschland (AFD) party in Germany is driven by dissatisfaction with traditional parties and the immigration issue.
- Germany's economic decline, including dependence on Russian gas and a decline in the car industry's competitiveness, has led to job insecurity and dissatisfaction among workers, contributing to the rise of the AFD party.
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The Rise of Alternative for Deutschland (AFD)
The podcast episode discusses the rise of the Alternative for Deutschland (AFD) party in Germany and its potential impact on European politics. The AFD is a far-right party that differs from other European far-right parties in that it lacks a strong leader and experiences internal rebellions. While it may not be accurate to label the AFD as fascist, they hold goals that are incompatible with constitutional law. The AFD's rise is driven by the immigration issue and dissatisfaction with traditional parties. In recent years, the party has gained significant support, particularly in East Germany.
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