The Inside Story Podcast

What challenges will Germany's new government face?

Feb 25, 2025
Guest
Ben Aris
Guest
Cathryn Clüver Ashbrook
Cathryn Cluver Ashbrook, Executive VP at Bertelsmann Stiftung, and Ben Aris, founder of bne IntelliNews, discuss the hurdles facing Germany's new government after key elections. They delve into the rise of far-right politics and the necessity for coalition unity amidst economic challenges and global tensions. The conversation highlights Germany's energy crisis due to halted Russian gas imports, the urgency for geopolitical realignment, and the need for increased military and economic support for Ukraine in a rapidly changing landscape.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 2min
2
Germany's Political Shifts: Challenges and New Alliances
02:04 • 12min
3
Germany's Geopolitical Challenges
14:17 • 7min
4
Germany's Energy Crisis and Economic Implications
20:52 • 2min
5
Germany's Future Support for Ukraine under a New Government
22:26 • 3min