
 The Briefing Room
 The Briefing Room Is Germany in trouble?
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 Sep 12, 2024  Join Guy Chazan, the Financial Times' Berlin bureau chief, Dr. Constanze Stelzenmuller from the Brookings Institution, and Marcel Fratzscher, president of DIW Berlin, alongside economist Thiemo Fetzer, as they dive into the turbulent landscape of contemporary German politics. They tackle the alarming rise of the far-right AfD party, dissect the challenges of coalition governance, and explore Germany's economic stagnation amid rising energy costs. Insightful discussions on voter motivations and the implications for future elections add depth to this critical analysis. 
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 Intro 
 00:00 • 2min 
 The Rise of the AfD: Politics and Identity in Germany 
 02:25 • 8min 
 Germany's Political Turbulence 
 10:08 • 4min 
 Political Turmoil and Economic Outlook in Germany 
 14:02 • 2min 
 Germany's Economic Struggles and Future Challenges 
 15:59 • 12min 
 Concluding Reflections and Medical History Insights 
 28:19 • 2min 


