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UNLOCKED: /418/ Neoliberal Order Breakdown System, German-Style ft. Gregor Baszak
Feb 20, 2025
Gregor Baszak, an independent researcher focusing on German politics, explores the tension in German centrism amid pressures from both the left and right. He discusses the remilitarization of public life and the implications of Sahra Wagenknecht's 'left-conservative' politics. The podcast delves into Germany's energy dynamics linked to the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and its evolving stance in the Ukraine War. Baszak also examines how populist figures like Marine Le Pen are reshaping national politics across Europe.
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- The podcast highlights the growing political polarization in Germany, with parties like the AfD facing fluctuating support amid economic challenges.
- Gregory Baszak discusses the remilitarization of German public life and the pressures from NATO to increase defense spending amidst geopolitical tensions.
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Green Party's Investigative Push
The Green Party in Germany is calling for an official investigation into the Nord Stream pipeline, specifically questioning why it was built rather than who was responsible for its destruction. This inquiry reflects broader concerns about the political dealings that led to the construction, including attempts made by certain states to bypass U.S. sanctions during its development. Notably, they have avoided addressing the environmental implications of the explosion, which has been categorized as one of the largest environmental disasters in recent history. Such a shift in focus from the perpetrators to the rationale suggests an evasion of accountability for the government's past decisions regarding energy independence and geopolitical strategy.
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