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The Intelligence from The Economist
The Intelligence: Alice Weidel’s alternative plan for Germany
Dec 21, 2023
Alice Weidel, co-leader of the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party and an economist, discusses her party's controversial rise in German politics amid scrutiny. She addresses immigration policies and the implications of the AfD's growing influence ahead of upcoming elections. Shashank Joshi, defense editor at The Economist, shares insights on innovative missile technology that could reshape American military strategies. The conversation also dips into lighter topics, like cultural reflections on vehicles and amusing quirks from 2023.
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- Alice Weidel's leadership has boosted the popularity of the Alternative for Germany Party (AFD), making it a major force in German politics.
- Andoril's reusable missile system, Roadrunner, offers a cost-effective solution in the evolving defense landscape.
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Rise of the Alternative for Germany Party
Alice Weidel, co-leader of the Alternative for Germany Party (AFD), has been instrumental in shaping German politics. Despite AFD's small presence in the German Parliament and being under scrutiny for extremist views, Weidel's leadership has boosted the party's popularity. Recent polls suggest that Weidel is even more popular than the German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz. With upcoming elections in Germany, including for the European Parliament, Weidel and the AFD are poised to become a major force in German politics.
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