The podcast discusses the historic Hamas attack on Israel, the potential Israeli response, and wider regional concerns. It also explores the challenges and complexities of the green transition and job creation, addressing job losses in fossil fuel industries. Additionally, the podcast examines the implications of transitioning to cleaner energy sources on jobs, suggesting policy measures to mitigate the impact.
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Israel is facing a long and difficult war with Hamas after an unprecedented assault resulting in over a thousand casualties.
Germany's regional election victories highlight dissatisfaction with the coalition government's handling of issues like migration and high energy costs, particularly seen in the far-right Alternative for Deutschland party gaining ground.
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Israel's Prime Minister warns of a long conflict with Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel is now facing a long and difficult war with Hamas after an unprecedented assault from the Gaza Strip. Multiple sites across Israel were hit, resulting in over a thousand casualties.
Germany's Conservative parties secure big wins in regional elections
Germany's Conservative parties celebrated significant victories in regional elections, with the far-right Alternative for Deutschland party gaining ground. This outcome highlights dissatisfaction with Chancellor Olaf Schulz's coalition government and its handling of issues like migration and high energy costs.
The complexities of the green transition and its impact on jobs
While the green transition is creating new jobs, particularly in the US, where factories are opening due to Biden's inflation reduction act, it is also leading to job losses in the fossil fuel industry. The challenge lies in ensuring a smooth transition for workers and addressing the concerns of traditional industries, such as the United Auto Workers strike in the US. Policymakers should involve workers and their representatives in discussions to find solutions that balance the need for decarbonization with protecting jobs and providing retraining opportunities.
The death toll from Hamas’s unprecedented multi-front assault on Israel passed 600 on Sunday, and Germany’s conservative opposition won two decisive victories in regional elections on Sunday. Plus, the FT’s Sarah O’Connor explains how the green transition can actually translate to more jobs.
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Monique Mulima, Monica Lopez, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.