The political landscape in Germany seems anything but stable. From unresolved disputes and crumbling coalitions to the publication of Angela Merkel’s memoirs – a timely reminder of a less febrile era – the nation faces mounting challenges. The triple threat of economic struggles, rising extremism, and upcoming early elections are a worrying mix of troubles for one of Europe’s major players.
Tanit Koch, journalist, co-host of the Focus Briefing and former editor-in-chief of the popular BILD, joins ELN Senior Associate Fellow Ilana Bet-El to explain how and why the cherished German model went wrong, from the national situation following the elections three years ago, Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s weaknesses, and to the multiple challenges and issues facing Germany – and much more!
This episode was recorded on 28 November 2024
Mentions and further resources
- Tanit’s article on Merkel’s memoirs release (The New European)
- “Freedom: Memoirs 1954 – 2021” from Angela Merkel
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- Newsletter Focus Briefing
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Credits
- Production: Florence Ferrando
- Music: Let Good Times Roll, RA from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/let-good-times-roll License code: ZXIIIJUU2ISPZIJT
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Image credit: Florence Ferrando
