Ones and Tooze Live From Berlin's Hertie School
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Nov 3, 2023 Adam and Cam discuss German political parties, Germany's relationship to Israel, efficacy of border walls, state of higher education in Germany, rise of far right and far left parties, challenges posed by political phenomenon, Germany's economic situation, impact of lack of sunlight on mental health, Germany's changing identity and societal values, experience taking a test for German citizenship, unintended consequences of walls, disorder and lack of strategy in Europe
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Economic Policy Response to AFD
- Address the fundamental material concerns of reasonable people affected by mass migration.
- Focus on fixing material issues, like housing shortages, as a democratic response, regardless of the AFD's reaction.
Wagenknecht's Political Formula
- Sahra Wagenknecht's new party combines left-leaning economics with conservative social views.
- This formula, while not unique, could gain traction due to Germany's coalition challenges and Wagenknecht's charisma.
Germany's Economic Situation
- Germany's economic anxieties are partially due to cyclical business concerns and partially due to a model shift.
- The country's overtight labor market and potential for deindustrialization differ significantly from the late 90s crisis.