Economist Podcasts The Intelligence: is Germany al[t]right?
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Jan 23, 2024 Duncan Weldon, Britain’s economics correspondent for The Economist, dives deep into Germany's political turbulence, exploring how the rise of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has intensified anti-immigrant rhetoric and led to mass protests. He also discusses Japan's efforts to reinsert women into the labor market and examines the UK's shift away from coins like the penny, highlighting the socio-economic changes driving this trend. Weldon ties these topics together, revealing how currency and politics intertwine in today's complex landscape.
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German Protests
- 250,000 people protested across Germany against anti-immigrant sentiment.
- One protester, having moved to Germany in the 90s, expressed dismay at the current political climate.
Rise of the Hard Right
- The protests highlight German anxieties about the rise of the hard right.
- These anxieties stem from a private meeting of hard-right politicians discussing the expulsion of immigrants.
Shifting Public Discourse
- The AFD's popularity is surging, reaching unprecedented levels in polls.
- Even liberal Germans increasingly express concerns about certain immigrants, impacting public discourse.