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.