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Christine Anderson is a German politician and Member of the European Parliament (MEP) since 2019, representing the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Anderson joined AfD in 2013 and served as its group leader in the Limburg-Weilburg district assembly from 2016 to 2018. In the European Parliament, she is part of the Identity and Democracy Group and serves on committees including Public Health, Women's Rights and Gender Equality, and the Environment, Climate, and Food Safety, as well as the Delegation for relations with the United States. We discuss the recent election in Germany, mass immigration and energy security. Christine Anderson in Canada tickets:https://trinityproductions.ca/To watch the Full Cornerstone Forum: https://open.substack.com/pub/shaunnewmanpodcastGet your voice heard: Text Shaun 587-217-8500Silver Gold Bull Links:Website: https://silvergoldbull.ca/Email: SNP@silvergoldbull.comText Grahame: (587) 441-9100Bow Valley Credit UnionWebsite: www.BowValleycu.comEmail: welcome@BowValleycu.com Use the code “SNP” on all ordersProphet River Links:Website: store.prophetriver.com/Email: SNP@prophetriver.com
Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's embrace of the global far-right faces a difficult choice. The question for Mr. Netanyahu is whether to maintain Israel's boycott of Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD), the country's second-largest political party, and Austria's Freedom Party (FPÖ) amid an escalating feud between the Trump administration and Germany over attitudes toward the far right.
World news in 7 minutes. Monday 5th May 2025.Today: Elections in Australia, Romania, Singapore. Israel airport hit. Germany AFD extremist. Brazil Lady Gaga plot. Mexico no US troops. South Africa trafficking. South Sudan bombing. Woman found after 60 years. SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts and vocabulary list written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week.Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week.We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities. You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us!Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi and Juliet Martin every morning. Transcripts, vocabulary lists, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated daily news in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.Get your daily news and improve your English listening in the time it takes to make a coffee.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org
Germany's Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution labels the AfD as extremist, The Lebanese army dismantles 90% of Hezbollah border infrastructure, Croatia's parliament passes a new law targeting war-era cemeteries, President Trump unveils a $163B “skinny budget,” Donald Trump vows to strip Harvard of its tax-exempt status, The Trump administration explores deporting migrants to Libya and Rwanda, 1,120 are arrested in a federal-state immigration operation in Florida, Tsunami alerts are issued after a 7.4M earthquake strikes offshore Chile, An Australian shipbuilder launches the world's largest electric ship, and Oxfam reports that CEO pay has increased by 50% since 2019. Sources: www.verity.news
The German Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party has been classified as extreme-right by the country's intelligence agency. This will allow for closer surveillance of the party - and potentially even a total ban. We hear from the party's deputy leader who calls the decision ‘totalitarian'.Also on the programme: The crew of a boat transporting aid to Gaza claims it was attacked by drones in international waters near Malta, and; Prince Harry tells the BBC that his father King Charles won't speak to him because of a dispute over who should pay for his security.(Supporters of the Eurosceptic Alternative for Germany (AfD) party wear morph suits and wave flags during an event to rally support for Sunday's European Parliament elections at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin May 23, 2014. REUTERS/Thomas Peter/File Photo)
James Kirchick, author of The End of Europe, joins Jamie Weinstein to discuss Vice President J.D. Vance's controversial speech at the Munich Security Conference, the recent German elections, and the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. The Agenda: —Vice President J.D. Vance's speech at the Munich Security Conference —Breaking down Germany's political parties —Angela Merkel's policies contributed to the rise of the AfD —Immigration issues across Europe —Denmark's approach to immigration —What's going on with the Tate bros? —Rape gang controversies in the UK Show Notes: —James' essay for the New York Times The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and regular livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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It's been said that German elections are usually dull affairs. Well, whether that's been true in the past, it's certainly not true this time – it's bloody complicated.The result Sunday 23rd, brought success for the CDU/CSU conservatives, with 28.6% of the votes and 208 seats, followed by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) who won 20.8% and 151 seats.The partners who make up the current red-green-yellow “traffic light” government all suffered losses – the SPD Social Democrats lost over 80 seats ending at 121, with the Greens losing 33 seats and securing only 85. The smaller Liberal FDP lost all 91 seats they held as they joined the BSW Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance in struggling to reach the 5% threshold to qualify for parliament, but in a unexpected resurgence the left party (Die Linke) won 64 seats.To dig through the results, explain the acronyms, parse what difference the voting system makes, and explore the ramifications for us in the UK, Frances was joined by Ronja Endres, Boris Kanzleiter, and James Hoctor.Ronja Endres sits on the the SPD party executive and is co-chair of the Bavarian SPD. A proud trade unionist, she works at the PECO institute, where she helps train young people in sustainable construction and technologies of the future. With a country at the crossroads and more speakers to be confirmed, this is not one to be missed.Boris Kanzleiter is the director of the Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung Athens office and was the director of the international department of the RLS until 2023. He is an active party member of Die Linke.James Hoctor is Project Manager at the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, London.Support the showEnjoyed the podcast and want to be a live audience member at our next episode? Want to have the chance in raising questions to the panelist?Support our work and be a part of the Compass community. Become a member!You can find us on Twitter at @CompassOffice.
The center barely held in Germany, as Germany moved sharply to the extremes, with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) doubling its support in just four years. Can Germany retake the lead in Europe, which is now more urgent than ever? Meanwhile, President Trump continued to walk away from Ukraine, siding with Russia at the UN and forcing Kyiv into signing a mineral agreement for little in return. How will this significant break impact the future of US foreign policy? Then, looking ahead, the fragile ceasefire in Gaza is approaching a critical deadline. With the first phase of the truce set to expire Saturday, how far apart are Israel and Hamas from agreement on proceeding to the next phase? Stefanie Bolzen, Andrew Roth, and Giles Whittell join Ivo Daalder on this week's World Review to analyze these pressing issues that could have lasting global consequences.
She's been described as the politician of contradictions.Alice Weidel is the leader of the anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany (AfD) party but is married to a Sri-Lankan born woman.A gay woman, she has two children with her partner, but is part of a political party which defines family as a father and mother raising children.She's a German nationalist who spends most of her time living in a small town in central Switzerland.She has been described as the “respectable” and more moderate face of party that has been linked to neo-Nazis and plots to overthrow the German state.While the AfD didn't win Germany's federal election last weekend, the party is now the second largest in the country, having doubled its vote share in just four years.How did Weidel break the AfD into Germany's mainstream political area and rally the support needed to secure more than 20 per cent of the vote in last weekend's election?And what is it about this Swiss-based ex-banker that appeals to the German people?New York Times reporter Christopher Schuetze, who covers politics from Berlin, joins the podcast.Presented by Sorcha Pollak, produced by Suzanne Brennan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany party won its best ever results this weekend. We hear why an anti-immigrant, fascist-curious party is surging in the land that gave birth to Nazism. This episode was produced by Travis Larchuk with help from Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Victoria Chamberlin, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Noel King Transcript at vox.com/today-explained-podcast Support Today, Explained by becoming a Vox Member today: http://www.vox.com/members A poster of Alice Weidel, who co-leads the Alternative for Germany (AfD), behind a "Make Duisburg great again" cap. Photo by LOUIS VAN BOXEL-WOOLF/AFP via Getty Images. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The man due to become Germany's next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has issued a stark warning to Europe that the United States has become indifferent to the continent's fate and it must become independent. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) had a record second-place result of 20.8%. We're in Berlin to cover the election result. Also in the programme: On the third anniversary of Russia's full- scale invasion of Ukraine, we speak to a member of parliament who is also a soldier; and the winners of the Screen Actors Guild Awards. (Photo: A poster of Friedrich Merz, the German Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party leader, hangs at the party headquarters near a poster of rival Olaf Scholz of SPD, after the general election in Berlin, Germany, February 24, 2025. Reuters/Angelika Warmuth)
Hamas announces halt in talks until Israel frees Palestinian prisoners "Hamas leader Mahmoud Mardawi announced the resistance group would halt negotiations with Israel until Palestinian prisoners held by Tel Aviv are released. The decision comes after Israel cancelled freeing of 620 Palestinian prisoners, initially set for Saturday. The United States backed Israel's decision. Separately, Israel has heightened its military readiness near Gaza, while President Donald Trump reaffirmed support for Israel's war on enclave." Germany's Christian political alliance declares election victory "Germany's opposition leader, Friedrich Merz, declared victory as projections showed his Christian conservative political alliance securing 28.5 percent of the vote, surging past rivals. Merz urged swift coalition talks to restore Germany's leadership. Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democratic Party SPD, suffered a historic defeat at 16.5 percent, while the far-right Alternative for Germany AfD, soared to 20.6 percent. Coalition negotiations remain uncertain, with smaller parties struggling to meet the 5 percent threshold. Voter turnout hit a record high of 84 percent." US pushes for Ukraine-Russia peace deal based on Istanbul pact "The US says it is ""very close"" to brokering a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia, modeled after the Istanbul Protocol Agreement, says Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff. Speaking to CNN, he stressed that the war was ""provoked"" and must end. Meanwhile, Ukraine has resisted US pressure to withdraw its European-backed UN resolution demanding Russia's withdrawal, according to officials, setting the stage for a high-stakes vote on Monday." CAIR condemn Musk's claim that US Muslim aid groups are terrorists "The Council on American-Islamic Relations CAIR has condemned Elon Musk for amplifying claims that US Muslim aid groups receiving USAID funds are “terrorist organisations.” CAIR warns that such rhetoric fuels Islamophobia and puts Muslim Americans at risk. Musk's post targeted over a dozen nonprofits, including Islamic Relief and Palestine Children's Relief Fund. ""Anyone who sees the word 'Islam' in the name of an American charity and then immediately declares that the charity must be a 'terrorist organisation' is a hateful person,"" CAIR said." Thousands gather in Beirut to mourn Hezbollah leaders killed by Israel "People gathered in Beirut to mourn the late Hezbollah leaders, Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine. Hezbollah's Naim Qassem condemned Israel for breaching a ceasefire deal and stressed the group's readiness to defend Lebanon. The funeral comes after a fragile ceasefire, marking the end of intense clashes between Israel and Hezbollah. Despite Israel's delayed withdrawal, Qassem vowed that neither Israel nor the US would pressure Lebanon into submission. The fallen leaders were assassinated in September and October of 2024."
Today, we look at the projected election results from Germany.The conservative Christian Democrats (CDU)/CSU party will be the largest party in the next German parliament with 30% of the vote and will look to form a coalition government, though not with the party that looks to have come second, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).That's because of a pact among the parties further to the centre not to work with those who they view as too extreme.Europe editor Katya Adler gives her take from Berlin. Katja Hoyer, historian, journalist and author of Beyond the Wall: East Germany 1949-1990, puts it into historical context. Patrick English, director of political analytics at YouGov explains what the numbers tell us.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://discord.gg/NbuxWnmYNew episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1 Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by James Cook. It was made by Chris Flynn. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.
The first exit polls in Germany's snap election have been released. Centre-right CDU tops votes so far, with leader Friedrich Merz likely to be the next chancellor. Alternative for Germany AFD sits at just under 20-percent -- the best showing for a German far-right political party since the end of World War Two. Correspondent Gavin Grey told Andrew Dickens immigration is a major concern, following multiple terrorist attacks in Germany. He says recently, the person responsible has either been seeking asylum, or facing deportation. Grey says there's big question marks about Germany inviting in more than one-million people from Syria and Afghanistan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, we discuss Germany's upcoming elections.With concerns about immigration and the economy dominating, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) could increase their seat share in the Bundestag. But can they get power?Adam speaks to BBC Europe editor, Katya Adler, and German historian and author, Katja Hoyer.And, Ukrainian President Zelensky and the US Chief Envoy to Ukraine Keith Kellogg are holding talks in Kyiv, but a scheduled press conference with the two of them was cancelled. Mark Urban, former Newsnight diplomatic and defence editor looks at why.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://discord.gg/NbuxWnmYNew episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1 Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn and Shiler Mahmoudi. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is expected to make big gains in Germany's election this weekend, in what could be the biggest result for a far-right party in that country since the Nazis. Journalist Richard Walker explains the rise of the AfD, and what's at stake in this election.
Is the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) poised to rule the country?The party has its sights set on it, despite a political firewall cordoning it off from power, lawmaker belonging to the party René Aust has told Euronews reporter Vincenzo Genovese in an interview.This is despite all mainstream parties in Germany ruling out any cooperation with AfD after Sunday's ballot, meaning its prospects of entering a governing coalition are non-existent.Trump's billionaire aide Elon Musk has also outspokenly voiced support for AfD and its leader Alice Weidel. His attempts to wade into German politics have outraged mainstream parties.Radio Schuman also discusses today's gathering of G20 foreign ministers in Johannesburg, South Africa, where the EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas will be in the company of Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov.We also have a look at where young Europeans get their news.Today's Radio Schuman is hosted and produced by Mared Gwyn Jones, with journalist and production assistant Eleonora Vasques, audio editing by Johan Breton. Music by Alexandre Jas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is the audio from a video we have just published on our YouTube channel – an interview with Katja Hoyer. To make sure you never miss great content like this, subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@spiked Germany's ruling Social Democrats (SPD) are facing losses the party has not seen since the 19th century in this weekend's federal elections, while the populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) is set to double its vote share. Here, historian and journalist Katja Hoyer explains how a failing economy, out-of-control migration and intrusive Net Zero policies have led to mass disaffection with the mainstream parties. She also discusses the growing class divide, the rise and fall of ‘left-conservatism', and why JD Vance's warnings about free speech resonated with East Germans. Celebrate 25 years of spiked. Donate £25 or more to get a year's membership of spiked supporters for half the usual price: https://www.spiked-online.com/donate/ Apply for spiked's internship programme: https://www.spiked-online.com/2025/01/10/apply-now-to-become-a-spiked-intern-2/ Support spiked: https://www.spiked-online.com/support/ Sign up to spiked's newsletters: https://www.spiked-online.com/newsletters/ Order Brendan O'Neill's After the Pogrom now from:
As Germany heads towards elections on February 23, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AFD) is polling in second place on 20% of the national vote. The AFD's roots are in nationalistic and racist movements. It continues to take an ultra anti-immigration stance and is calling for "demigration" – effectively the deportation of migrants. In this episode, Rolf Frankenberger, an expert on right-wing extremism at the University of Tübingen in Germany, talks to Laura Hood, senior politics editor at The Conversation, about where the AFD draws its support from and what type of Germany it wants to return to.This episode was Mend Mariwany and Gemma Ware with sound design by Michelle Macklem. Our theme music is by Neeta Sarl. Full credits for this episode are available. Sign up for The Conversation Europe's newsletter to get the best from our European scholars in a weekly digest.If you like the show, please consider donating to The Conversation, which is an independent, not-for-profit news organisation.Further reading:What happened in the German parliament and why is the far right hailing it as a ‘historic' moment?The far-right is rising at a crucial time in Germany, boosted by Elon MuskAfD: how Germany's constitution was designed with the threat of extremism in mind Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The countdown is on to what is perhaps Europe's most important election of this year. On February 23, Germans go to the polls in a parliamentary vote, following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition in November. The conservative CDU-CSU is the favourite, but no party looks likely to win a majority, and the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is polling strongly. We sit down with an important player in the CSU: Manfred Weber, who is the president of the conservative European People's Party (EPP) in the European Parliament. We talk about the far right in Germany and Europe, Elon Musk's support for the AfD, the EU's relations with US President Donald Trump, and why the EPP is putting more focus on competitiveness and the European car industry.
Welcome to a bonus episode of What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, with host deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan speaking with Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan for International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Dayan is leading Yad Vashem's delegation to Auschwitz to observe the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the death camp's liberation on January 27, 2025, International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Ahead of his trip, Borschel-Dan sat with Dayan in his Jerusalem office to speak about the role of the institution in the past 15 months, following the murderous Hamas onslaught on southern Israel on October 7, 2023. Following the massacre of 1,200 and hostage-taking of another 251, Dayan quickly experienced a betrayal from leaders he once considered "friends," such as António Guterres, the current Secretary-General of the United Nations, and Pope Francis, a fellow Argentine, with whom he had previously felt a warm rapport. This week, Dayan came out against Elon Musk for comments he made to the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in which he said there is “too much focus on past guilt” in Germany. “Contrary to Elon Musk’s advice, the remembrance and acknowledgment of the dark past of the country and its people should be central in shaping the German society,” Dayan wrote on X on Sunday, the day before the world marked the International Holocaust Remembrance Day. In our recent conversation, Dayan explained when he feels it is appropriate to take a public stance, and when there is likely less chance that his message will be heard. We also speak about new global political realities -- especially in Europe -- and why Yad Vashem is set on opening its first satellite campus in Berlin. And so on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we ask Yad Vashem head Dani Dayan what matters now. What Matters Now podcasts are available for download on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves. IMAGE: Chairman of Yad Vashem Dani Dayan at Auschwitz to observe the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the death camp's liberation, January 27, 2025, International Holocaust Remembrance Day. (Yad Vashem)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments from TikTok and its Chinese owner ByteDance, to block a law that could ban the platform on national security grounds. Elon Musk has urged Germans to vote for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) during a broadcast with the party's leader on X. And how a backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion policies by some conservative activists has sapped corporate enthusiasm. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. TJ McIntyre, Assistant Professor in Law at the Sutherland School of Law in UCD and Chairperson of Digital Rights Ireland looks back at the X live stream conversation between Elon Musk and leader of the far-right Germany AfD party Alice Weidel.
How far can the European Commission handle Elon Musk if his companies violate EU laws? How could his social media X, formerly Twitter, affect upcoming elections in Germany?Today Radio Schuman answers these questions with Euronews reporter Cynthia Kroet.X owner Elon Musk will livestream an interview on X with Alice Weidel, leader of the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD). Musk is also set to play a key role in the upcoming Donald Trump administration. The interview takes place ahead of Germany's snap elections in February.This follows reports that a five-year contract is about to be signed between the Italian government and Musk's Starlink for government and military communications.Musk's moves in Europe raise many questions about how he aims to advance his business and political agenda on the continent, and whether the European Commission can contain his actions if his social media infringes EU rules.We also look at the upcoming meeting today between the Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and EU officials, as well as the most congested cities in Europe.Today's Radio Schuman is hosted by Jack Schickler and produced by Eleonora Vasques. Audio editing by David Brodheim. Music by Alexandre Jas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
European leaders are alarmed about what they see as foreign election meddling. It's coming from Elon Musk, the wealthiest man on Earth and a close adviser to US President-elect Donald Trump. Musk has been using his global social media megaphone to promote far-right politicians in Europe, like the Alternative for Germany (AFD) party, which has been named an extremist group by Germany's own intelligence agencies.Also, Nicolás Maduro will be inaugurated as president in Venezuela later this week. Despite widespread accusations of election fraud.And, Ukrainian war refugees in Moldova, looking to stay for the long term.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air.
Elon Musk's support for Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is a "logical and systematic" play for a weak Europe that will not be able to regulate as strongly, Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck said in his New Year's address. The calls by Musk are not made out of ignorance, said Habeck, who is the chancellor candidate for the Greens party in German national elections due in February. Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Five Minute News with Anthony Davis is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world. Visit us online at http://www.fiveminute.news Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/fiveminnews Follow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/fiveminnews Support us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/fiveminutenews You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill. Please subscribe HERE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g?sub_confirmation=1 CONTENT DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed on this channel are those of the guests and authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Anthony Davis or Five Minute News LLC. Any content provided by our guests or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On December 20, tragedy struck Magdeburg's Christmas market when a black SUV ploughed through holiday shoppers. Four women and a nine-year-old boy died, while 200 others were injured, including seven Indians. The suspect, Taleb Al-Abdulmohsen, a 50-year-old Saudi psychiatrist, has been arrested. He had been granted asylum in Germany in 2016 and was critical of the “Islamism of Europe.” He is also a staunch supporter of the far-right and anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. And Nancy Faeser, Germany's interior minister, said after the attack that he was “obviously Islamophobic”. So, what do we know of this man, and was this attack political? And, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces backlash over alleged security lapses, as Saudi Arabia had flagged Al-Abdulmohsen's radical views as early as 2007 and had requested extradition. Germany refused, fearing for his safety. So, why did Germany ignore Saudi warnings? In this episode of Geeta's World, our host, Anna Priyadarshini, and the foreign affairs editor at India Today, TV Today Network, Geeta Mohan, discuss! Produced by Anna Priyadarshini Sound Mix by Nitin Rawat Chapters: 7:47 — The curious case of the accused 13:24 — Only AFD can save Germany? 19:06 — Berlin freezing asylum applications from Syrians 21:50 — Why did Germany ignore Saudi's alerts? 29:57 — Rise of Islamist terror in Europe 39:21 — Proliferation of the far-right in Europe
Germany's far right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has held a rally near the site of the attack on the Christmas market on Friday evening - we'll speak to one of the party's members of parliament. Also on the programme: President Biden has commuted the death sentences on all but three of the federal prisoners on death row; and we'll look at the history and politics of the Panama Canal as Donald Trump threatens to re-assert control over it.(Photo: Memorial event and funeral march of AfD party after attack in Magdeburg, Germany - 23 Dec 2024. FILIP SINGER/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
Join our discord! https://discord.gg/kqW2RZVHcc Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk sparked global controversy this week, calling for the resignation of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in the aftermath of a deadly attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. Musk's statements, made on his platform X, criticized Scholz as an "incompetent fool" and questioned the leadership of Europe's largest economy. The attack, which involved a car ramming into a crowd, left at least two dead and dozens injured, according to German officials. Musk's remarks immediately drew both condemnation and applause, underscoring his increasingly polarizing role in international politics. Adding fuel to the fire, Musk also voiced support for Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. “Only the AfD can save Germany,” Musk declared on X. The AfD, a nationalist party with anti-immigration policies, has surged in German opinion polls but remains shunned by mainstream parties. Germany is set to hold elections on February 23 following the collapse of Scholz's coalition government, and Musk's endorsement has sparked heated debate about foreign influence in domestic politics. While the German government acknowledged Musk's statements, it declined to offer further comment.
This week, Erin and Jake broke down the aftermath of Cyclone Chido in Mayotte which left more than 20 dead, and another 1,500 injured. They also talked about the complex politics of the island, including ongoing poverty and neglect by the French government, a lack of discussion about the nearby country of Comoro, and the potential link between the storm's intensity and climate change. Next, they talk through the political crisis in Germany, with the vote of no confidence against Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition government, the scheduling of new elections in February, and the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. And because it's the last episode of the year, they went continent-by-continent to discuss the biggest stories of the year, and how they're feeling about the world in 2025. (Heads up, it's not great.)In the Have You Heard? weekly news breakdown, the duo talked through South Korea's impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, the assassination of a high-ranking Russian general by Ukraine's security service, and France's new Prime Minister (and fourth of the year), François Bayrou. They also covered Denmark's decision not to extradite anti-whaling activist Paul Watson to Japan over attacks of fishing vessels and how an 18-year-old from India won the world championship in chess, making him the youngest champion in history.
My guest today is Joana Cotar, a German politician who has been a member of the Bundestag (the German parliament) since 2017. Originally part of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, Joana is now an independent representative promoting Bitcoin and empowering individuals to take control of their financial and personal freedom. In this episode, Joana shares her unique journey - from growing up in communist Romania to entering German politics, resisting Covid measures and mandates and championing freedom through Bitcoin. We discuss her experiences navigating the Bundestag, where she founded the “Bitcoin in the Bundestag” initiative to educate fellow MPs about Bitcoin's potential to empower individuals and solve real-world challenges. While she unpacks the dangers of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), Joana explains how Bitcoin can counteract these risks and why its adoption represents a beacon of hope in the face of increasing state control. ► If you got value, please like, comment, share, follow and support my work. Thank you! -- SPONSORS -- ►► Get your TREZOR wallet & accessories, with a 5% discount, using my code at checkout (get my discount code from the episode - yep, you'll have to watch it): https://affil.trezor.io/SHUn -- SPECIAL OFFERS – ►► Enjoy the Little HODLer products, learn about sound money while having fun! use code EFRAT for 10% off on non-sale items: https://thelittlehodler.com/ ►► Get 10% off on all books, inc. “The Inverse of Clown World”, using the code EFRAT https://bitcoininfinitystore.com ►► Join me in any of these upcoming events:https://www.efrat.blog/p/upcoming-events -- LINKS – Joana's Twitter: https://x.com/JoanaCotar Joana's Website: https://joanacotar.de/ Joana's Nostr npub: npub1td3zad8qcgvd7x9uht6sdnfdg5amjcy96d274rla70ldlcemy9gspgm693 Efrat's Twitter: https://twitter.com/efenigson Efrat's Telegram: https://t.me/efenigson Watch/listen on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/yourethevoice Support Efrat's work: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/efenigson Support Efrat with Bitcoin: https://geyser.fund/project/efenigson -- CHAPTERS -- 00:00 Coming Up… 00:54 Introduction to Joana and Her Political Journey 03:14 The Importance of Political Freedom 06:18 Left vs. Right in German Politics 09:48 The Role of Education and Parental Responsibility 12:20 Advocating for Bitcoin in the Bundestag 17:51 Dangers of CBDCs and Government Control 26:02 Why Should People Own Bitcoin? 31:45 Stablecoins vs. Bitcoin - The Future of Money 33:51 Bitcoin Awareness in Germany 36:03 The Need for Political Change and Responsibility 39:24 Pushing Back on Global Organizations and Their Agendas 41:50 The Power of the People and the Importance of Action 44:14 Final Thoughts: The Better Story of Freedom
The recent elections in eastern Germany, where the Alternative for Germany (AfD) became the first far-right party to win a parliamentary election at the state level in postwar Germany, raised significant concern internationally about what's happening in Germany. Should we be concerned? In this episode of International Horizons, RBI Director John Torpey talks with Marcus Böick, assistant professor of history at the University of Cambridge, on the difficulties that have attended the process of unification in Germany since 1989 and their consequences for German politics. Böick addresses the reasons behind the AfD's success and how those in eastern Germany have experienced the process, their dissatisfaction with traditional parties and their migration policies, and their sense of being ignored by the country's political elites. Böick delves into AfD's radicalization and the charisma of Björn Höcke as a factor in AfD's victory, and the prospects for the election in Brandenburg this weekend, which could further complicate Germany's political landscape at both the state and national levels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
The recent elections in eastern Germany, where the Alternative for Germany (AfD) became the first far-right party to win a parliamentary election at the state level in postwar Germany, raised significant concern internationally about what's happening in Germany. Should we be concerned? In this episode of International Horizons, RBI Director John Torpey talks with Marcus Böick, assistant professor of history at the University of Cambridge, on the difficulties that have attended the process of unification in Germany since 1989 and their consequences for German politics. Böick addresses the reasons behind the AfD's success and how those in eastern Germany have experienced the process, their dissatisfaction with traditional parties and their migration policies, and their sense of being ignored by the country's political elites. Böick delves into AfD's radicalization and the charisma of Björn Höcke as a factor in AfD's victory, and the prospects for the election in Brandenburg this weekend, which could further complicate Germany's political landscape at both the state and national levels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science
The recent elections in eastern Germany, where the Alternative for Germany (AfD) became the first far-right party to win a parliamentary election at the state level in postwar Germany, raised significant concern internationally about what's happening in Germany. Should we be concerned? In this episode of International Horizons, RBI Director John Torpey talks with Marcus Böick, assistant professor of history at the University of Cambridge, on the difficulties that have attended the process of unification in Germany since 1989 and their consequences for German politics. Böick addresses the reasons behind the AfD's success and how those in eastern Germany have experienced the process, their dissatisfaction with traditional parties and their migration policies, and their sense of being ignored by the country's political elites. Böick delves into AfD's radicalization and the charisma of Björn Höcke as a factor in AfD's victory, and the prospects for the election in Brandenburg this weekend, which could further complicate Germany's political landscape at both the state and national levels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/german-studies
The recent elections in eastern Germany, where the Alternative for Germany (AfD) became the first far-right party to win a parliamentary election at the state level in postwar Germany, raised significant concern internationally about what's happening in Germany. Should we be concerned? In this episode of International Horizons, RBI Director John Torpey talks with Marcus Böick, assistant professor of history at the University of Cambridge, on the difficulties that have attended the process of unification in Germany since 1989 and their consequences for German politics. Böick addresses the reasons behind the AfD's success and how those in eastern Germany have experienced the process, their dissatisfaction with traditional parties and their migration policies, and their sense of being ignored by the country's political elites. Böick delves into AfD's radicalization and the charisma of Björn Höcke as a factor in AfD's victory, and the prospects for the election in Brandenburg this weekend, which could further complicate Germany's political landscape at both the state and national levels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/european-studies
The recent elections in eastern Germany, where the Alternative for Germany (AfD) became the first far-right party to win a parliamentary election at the state level in postwar Germany, raised significant concern internationally about what's happening in Germany. Should we be concerned? In this episode of International Horizons, RBI Director John Torpey talks with Marcus Böick, assistant professor of history at the University of Cambridge, on the difficulties that have attended the process of unification in Germany since 1989 and their consequences for German politics. Böick addresses the reasons behind the AfD's success and how those in eastern Germany have experienced the process, their dissatisfaction with traditional parties and their migration policies, and their sense of being ignored by the country's political elites. Böick delves into AfD's radicalization and the charisma of Björn Höcke as a factor in AfD's victory, and the prospects for the election in Brandenburg this weekend, which could further complicate Germany's political landscape at both the state and national levels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#GERMANY: AFD and Wagenknecht rising nostalgia. Antonia Colibasanu @GPFutures https://geopoliticalfutures.com/new-political-lines-are-drawn-in-germany/ 1890 Germany
GOOD : The show begins in memories of Afghanistan thanks to a Substack site, Grumpy Combat Vetern and Friends -- comments and tales from vetrans who regret the losses dearly... 1890 Afghanistan CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9-9:15 AFGHANISTAN: Unending despair. Bill Roggio, FDD. 9:15-9:30 IRAN: Tehran is the enemy. Bill Roggio, FDD. 9:30-9:45 ISRAEL: West Bank Front. Gaza Front. Seth Frantzman, FDD and Jerusalem Post. Bill Roggio, FDD 9:45-10:00 LEBANON: How long to wait for the IDF to go north? Seth Frantzman, FDD and Jerusalem Post. Bill Roggio, FDD SECOND HOUR 10-10:15 ISRAEL: Hostages abused, starved, executed. Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 @ThadMcCotter @theamgreatness 10:15-10:30 LEBANON: Drone attack on Nahariya high rise. Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 @ThadMcCotter @theamgreatness 10:30-10:45 UKRAINE: Strike what in Russia with NATO long range missiles? John Hardie, FDD. Bill Roggio, FDD. 10:45-11:00 UKRAINE: Outnumbered 10 to 1 Donbas. John Hardie, FDD. Bill Roggio, FDD THIRD HOUR 11:00-11:15 #NewWorldReport: VENEZUELA: Edmundo González Urrutia flees to Spain. Joseph Humire @JMHumire @SecureFreeSoc. Ernesto Araujo, Former Foreign Minister Republic of Brazil. #NewWorldReportHumire 11:15-11:30 #NewWorldReport: Joseph Humire @JMHumire @SecureFreeSoc. Ernesto Araujo, Former Foreign Minister Republic of Brazil. #NewWorldReportHumire 11:30-11:45 #NewWorldReport: ARGENTINA: Foro Madrid in Buenos Aires Old Post Office. Joseph Humire @JMHumire @SecureFreeSoc. Ernesto Araujo, Former Foreign Minister Republic of Brazil. #NewWorldReportHumire 11:45-12:00 #NewWorldReport: Amazon drought. Sergio Mendes 1941-2024. Joseph Humire @JMHumire @SecureFreeSoc. Ernesto Araujo, Former Foreign Minister Republic of Brazil. #NewWorldReportHumire FOURTH HOUR 12-12:15 JAPAN: All the candidates regard Japan a National security risk? Nippon Steel rejected, Josh Rogin WaPo 12:15-12:30 GERMANY: AfD and Wagenknecht rising nostalgia. Antonia Colibasanu @GPFutures 12:30-12:45 PRC: One-sided Visa providing. Bill Gertz, Washington Times. @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill 12:45-1:00 am PRC: Inadequate fiscal stimulus, says Goldman Sachs. Anne Stevenson-Yang, @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill
Join us for another episode of Hearts of Oak Podcast, where we're honoured to have the return of Petr Bystron, a Member of the European Parliament representing the Alternative for Germany (AfD), as our guest. In this insightful conversation, Petr delves into the transformative currents sweeping through European politics, sparked by the AfD's significant electoral achievements. We'll explore how the AfD's strategic alliances are influencing European policy, the media's portrayal of populist movements, and the party's dedication to tackling critical issues like immigration and national sovereignty head-on. Petr provides a unique perspective on the shifting dynamics within the EU, where traditional political alignments are giving way to a resurgence of nationalist sentiments. Expect a candid discussion that goes beyond the headlines, examining the core values and political philosophies at play in today's Europe. Tune in as we navigate these complex waters with one of the key figures shaping the continent's future. Petr Bystron is the highest-ranking foreign politician of the AfD: He has been Chairman of the AfD in the Foreign Committee of the German Bundestag since 2017. Since 2021 he has been the foreign policy spokesman for his party and its representative in the Council of Europe and the Interparliamentary Union (IPU). He was the first AfD politician to be officially received by an incumbent president (Milos Zeman) and the first European to receive the „Eagle Award “ from the conservative US Phyllis Schlafly Foundation. He was born in the CSSR, from which he fled to Germany at the age of 16, where he received political asylum. Thirty years later, he faced similar persecution in Bavaria: during the 2017 election campaign, he was subjected to an illegal house search and it was announced that he was being monitored by the Bavarian secret service. In addition to these state reprisals, he is always the target of attacks by left-wing extremists. Bystron is actively committed to supporting politically persecuted people. In 2018, with the help of Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov, he was able to free journalist Billy Six from Venezuelan detention. Petr Bystron is one of the founding members of the AfD. From 2015 to 2017 he was the state leader of the party in Bavaria. He took over the party in a crisis and led it from 3.5% of the vote to the best election result of all western federal states in the 2017 federal election with 12.7%. He founded and headed his party's National Committee for European and Foreign Policy (2013-2015). Bystron studied political science at the University of Politics and the Ludwig Maximillian University in Munich and has been working as a journalist for years. His articles on business and politics have been published in renowned daily newspapers and magazines in Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic and Switzerland. He has won several creative competitions, including an EU essay competition on the future of Europe. His current book 'MEGA – Make Europe Great Again' contains portraits of leading conservative politicians such as Viktor Orbán, Marine Le Penn and Nigel Farage. Petr is married, has two children and has lived in his constituency of Munich North for more than 30 years. He has been an entrepreneur for over thirty years. Connect with Petr and The AfD...
Today, we look at Michel Barnier's surprise selection as French Prime Minister, and a “historic success” for the far-right in Germany.The EU's former Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, has been named as the new French prime minister in a surprise announcement by Emmanuel Macron. But will this finally break the deadlock in Paris?And, Germany's anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD) has won the election in the eastern state of Thuringia. But how much of a threat are they to the current government?Adam is joined by Mujtaba Rahman, Europe managing director at the Eurasia Group, Rym Momtaz, editor in chief of Strategic Europe at Carnegie Europe, and Katya Adler, BBC Europe editor. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by the “famous” Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Gemma Roper and Sam Mclaren. The technical producer was Jack Graysmark. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.
In state elections in Thuringia and Saxony, the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) surged to first and second place, respectively, with over 30 percent of the vote in both states. …
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) won about one-third of the votes in the state elections in eastern Germany. This prompted parties across the political spectrum to rule out coalitions with the extremist group. Enforcing a domestic cordon sanitaire, however, could result in unlikely alliances and fuel discontent among voters. In this episode, host Giada Santana and Berlin-based reporter Nick Alipour examine eastern Germany's history of far-right extremism, the country's uncertain political landscape, and reactions from leaders across the European Union following Sunday's vote.
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Exit polls suggest the far right Alternative for Germany is on course to win a state election for the first time. The party is predicted to win around 33% percent of the votes in Thuringia and in the neighbouring state of Saxony, exit polls put the AfD in second place.Also in the programme: Protests have erupted in Israel after six hostages were killed in Gaza, increasing the pressure on Binyamin Netanyahu's government; and an opera version of the famous UK fictional detective Sherlock Holmes goes on stage. (Picture: Right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) top candidate Bjoern Hoecke gives thumbs up on the day of the Thuringia state election in Erfurt, Germany, September 1. Credit: Reuters).
The nearly 40-year-old treaty that established the border-free travel zone in Europe is under strain as countries like Austria, France, and Germany increasingly flout its rules. While several countries have been criticised for reintroducing controls at their borders, German politicians are now advocating tighter checks at the borders with Poland and Czechia - measures that could be beefed up if the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which is currently leading the polls, wins regional elections in eastern Germany this weekend.In this episode, host Giada Santana and Euractiv's energy and environment reporter Niko Kurmayer explore Schengen's uncertain future and Germany's pivotal role in shaping it.
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit public.substack.comVaclav Klaus is an economist who served as president of the Czech Republic from 2003 to 2013. He is a famously outspoken critic of anti-human environmentalism, the European Union, and Wokeism. We interviewed him last Thursday at his institute in Prague to get his thoughts on the recent European elections, the Ukraine war, and threats to Western civilization. I think you will enjoy this conversation as much as we did. We edited the interview for clarity and length.Shellenberger: What is your view of the recent European elections?Klaus: They are not real elections because the European Parliament is not a real parliament. It's not an authentic parliament. There can't be serious elections in Europe because Europe is not an entity that has a people and a similar topic for someone from Finland, Ireland, Cyprus, and Czech Republic.On the other hand, at least in our country, it is a big opinion poll on what is relevant for the future of the European continent. Our government, which is crazy—five political parties in a non-homogeneous coalition—is not unified and practically lost the elections. If we recalculate the European elections into the Czech dimensions, into the Czech parliament, the governing coalition suffered a dramatic decline, which suggests some hope as regards the potential change of the Czech political domestic situation.Nothing will happen in Europe. Europe is a post-democratic entity, and the quasi-elections have practically no role. The European Union will go on, regardless of the election results. Madame von der Leyen will be reappointed as the boss of the European Union, and all the crazy projects that started with the Green Deal will continue.I think the ruling Eurocrats' main message is, to use the American phrase, “Some extremists try to spoil our important work of the last couple of years, but we shall overcome.” That's how they will continue. They will try to suppress all the critical voices. So it's a mixed blessing, and I have mixed feelings about it.Shellenberger: Do you believe that Europe is dying?Klaus: Those are strong terms. For someone like me, there is a strict difference between Europe and the European Union. To mix these two terms together is missing the pointIt was me, as Prime Minister, with all my criticisms, who sent the letter asking for EU membership. My signature is there. But we had no other choice as an ex-Communist country. We didn't have the luxury of being Switzerland, sovereign and independent, for centuries.We were greeted all over Europe as members of the European Union. “Welcome to Europe!” they said. And I always protested: “You should say, ‘Welcome to the European Union.' We have always been in Europe, even in the darkest Communist days. Don't push us.”Europe, as a continent, will not die. The question is how efficiently will European society function? To say it is dying is an overstatement.Shellenberger: How would you evaluate the efforts of right-wing populists in France and Germany to moderate their public image and agendas?Klaus: “Populist” is an unacceptable term in this room, building, and institution. “Populist” has no meaning and no substance. This is just a political label — a wrong, crazy, and dangerous political label. To call the Alternative for Germany (AfD) and the Le Pen party in France as “populist” is a progressivist attack on rational thinking and political freedom. To use that term is to accept the von der Leyen terminology.Shellenberger: Okay. So, how would you evaluate the efforts by right-wing parties in France and Germany to expand their appeal?Klaus: Those are normal, or practically normal, political parties. They just don't shout “Viva Europe!”The AfD is probably more on the right than Le Pen's party; it is not quite clear. As an academic social scientist, I would use different terminology than they use. To call them populists is wrong.Mr. Macron is not my cup of tea. I am always afraid of his policies. That's one issue. There is a very complicated political structure in France. “Left” and “Right” have always been confused in France. This confusion is more visible in other countries in Europe, but it is always special in France. Shellenberger: We interviewed some of the political leaders of AfD in Germany and were surprised that they wanted to re-migrate even legal immigrants who had arrived in Germany legally. Do you think that's too extreme?Klaus: Extreme is one thing. My interest is whether it's pragmatically possible. In this respect, my answer would probably be no. It can't be done.And I am a fundamental critic of the migration process. I have been a hundred times all over the world, traveling, giving speeches, having state visits. Maybe one thousand times. But I will never migrate. I have never lived abroad. I think that migration is a non-normal state of affairs.When we discuss migration, I immediately try to interrupt the debate. Do you speak about individual migration or mass migration? The difference is crucial. No one would protest against individual migration, which has happened permanently throughout human history. Mass migration is a different phenomenon.In Europe and the United States, mass migration is based on the totally wrong idea of multiculturalism.Shellenberger: Why have European leaders allowed so much migration so quickly?Klaus: I don't want to say that they are stupid.Shellenberger: You don't want to say it because you think it's true? Klaus: On the one hand, they wrongly believe in the idea of multiculturalism. On the other hand, they always find a picture of a two-year-old [migrant] child sitting on a boat.Shellenberger: So it's a kind of pathological altruism?Klaus: It is pathological. I am very much in favor of a multicultural world and monocultural nation-states. The difference is fundamental. It's multiculturalism. It's just the other way around. They want to introduce multiculturalism to individual countries.Shellenberger: Before the European elections, there were many accusations that Russia was giving money to journalists and political leaders through Voice of Europe. What was behind those accusations? Is there any truth to them?Klaus: No. It is a political game. I don't take it seriously.Shellenberger: But it's striking to us that the Czech, Polish, and German intelligence agencies claimed that they had information that Voice of Europe was bribing politicians. Have you ever seen that sort of thing?Klaus: You should add another important entity, the U.S. secret services [intelligence agencies]. I don't know.Shellenberger: Have you ever seen that before? Or is it new for intelligence agencies to make accusations before an election?
The recent electoral success of Alternative for Germany (AFD), despite its controversial and extremist reputation, prompts a deeper examination of the underlying factors driving its popularity and discontent among voters, urging a nuanced approach to address societal concerns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sascha Staničić, national spokesperson of the Socialist Organisation Solidarity, Sol, the CWI in Germany, discusses the CWI's analysis of the crisis and class struggle in Germany, with Sean Figg, from the CWI's International Secretariat. For a whole period German capitalism has been a bulwark of stability for capitalism on the European continent. Now it has entered a period of turmoil, unprecedented since reunification more than thirty years ago. In this podcast we cover the political crisis of the German ‘traffic light' coalition, the rise of the right-populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) and the mass movement against it, the Sara Wagenknecht-led split from DIE LINKE (the Left Party), the protests of the small farmers and the important strike-wave involving workers from multiple sectors. - Visit the CWI website for more Marxist analysis at socialistworld.net. - Support the work of the CWI by donating via PayPal here. - Contact us by emailing cwi@worldsoc.co.uk
It has emerged that members of Germany's far-right political party Alternative for Germany (AfD) met with neo-Nazis to discuss plans to mass deport migrants, including German citizens of foreign origin. We discuss the reaction in Germany, where the AfD is still polling high — and why anti-immigrant rhetoric is gaining ground across Europe.
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party represents a growing anti-immigrant rhetoric in the country, but people are taking to the streets in their thousands to fight back. Why has the debate become so polarised? Japan's ruling party has been trying to get women back into the labour market, and it's working (09:24). And, why the Brits are dropping pennies (15:26).Sign up for a free trial of Economist Podcasts+. If you're already a subscriber to The Economist, you'll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party represents a growing anti-immigrant rhetoric in the country, but people are taking to the streets in their thousands to fight back. Why has the debate become so polarised? Japan's ruling party has been trying to get women back into the labour market, and it's working (09:24). And, why the Brits are dropping pennies (15:26).Sign up for a free trial of Economist Podcasts+. If you're already a subscriber to The Economist, you'll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tens of thousands of people demonstrate across Germany for a third day after it emerges that some members of the far-right AfD party discussed plans for the mass deportation of migrants. We hear the latest from our reporter in Berlin and ask whether growing calls to ban the party have any substance.Also in the programme: The Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi, is to open a Hindu temple at a controversial site in Ayodhya, where the destruction of a mosque in 1992 triggered violence across the nation; and why do people shoplift when they can afford to pay for goods?(Photo: Tens of thousands attend a protest against the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Frankfurt, Germany, January 20, 2024. Credit: REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach)
Christine Anderson, a member of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, found herself at the centre of a political firestorm after being labeled a “Nazi” by Liberal MPs and the legacy media due to her strong views on Islam and immigration reform. But after inviting and applauding a literal Nazi in the House of Commons, should Liberals be so quick to throw around such an egregious title? Conservative party leader Pierre Poilievre also condemned Anderson, claiming her views had no place in politics and insinuating regret over the MPs who met with her. Anderson staunchly rejects these characterizations. On this episode of The Rupa Subramanya Show, Rupa meets with Anderson to discuss this and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A look at German political parties Email: whydocountriesexist@gmail.com Website: https://whydocountriesexist.libsyn.com/ Feedback and request forum: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5m6cVniic8zkY13UZmUAxwLTNuVdBEkYqHmQCvvyAkGcUSg/viewform?usp=sf_link Link to Bender's video: https://youtu.be/_OnO7uxmJzg Link to radical living's video: https://youtu.be/3HalzbIShY4 Link to the Bpd website: https://www.bpb.de/themen/parteien/ Intro 0:00 Background and political structure 0:47 Social Democratic party of Germany (SPD) 5:47 Alliance 90/The Greens 9:17 Free Democratic Party (FDP) 12:46 Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU) 15:54 Christian Social Union in Bavaria (CSU) 19:01 Alternative for Germany (AfD) 20:23 The Left 24:06 South Schleswig Voter Association (SSW) 28:23 Free Voters (FW) 29:48 Alliance Germany 31:28 Die Partei 33:14 Ecological Democratic Party (ODP) 34:28 Family Party of Germany 35:29 Volt Germany 36:16 Pirate Party of Germany 36:55 German Center Party (Zentrum) 37:59 Outro 39:04
German polls suggest that if elections were held today, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) would garner more votes than most of the country's mainstream parties, including those in the governing coalition. That has some politicians rethinking their “firewall” against the populist faction and whether it makes sense to partner with the AfD on local issues. Host Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson talks to Politico Europe Senior Politics Reporter in Germany Hans von der Burchard, the German Marshall Fund's Sudha David-Wilp, and others about the reasons and implications of a resurgent AfD.Also featuring students from the Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences. This episode was produced by Dina Elsayed.
Elections in Greece, left collapses. Elections in Germany, AfD surges.
In the latest episode, host Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Imogen Goodman and Aaron Burnett, as well as political scientist Florian Hartleb and professor of sports management at the German Sport University in Cologne Sebastian Uhrich. We start by talking about how communities in Germany are supporting victims after the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. Turkish community in Germany gathers to help earthquake victimsWe then talk about why Berlin is having to repeat elections from 2021, what the polls are saying and who's responsible for the chaos. How the German government will be tested in 2023 by four electionsEXPLAINED: Why Berlin could vote again after 2021 election disasterGermany is adapting its immigration and citizenship laws to attract more skilled workers from abroad - but what's the impact of foreign workers in so-called STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) fields been in the last years? We talk about which countries people have been arriving from, and the growing Indian population in Germany. Germany sees '550 percent increase' in Indian IT workers over a decadeIndians in Germany: Who are they and where do they live?The far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) was founded 10 years ago this week. We discuss why the party is controversial, who votes for them, and political scientist Florian Hartleb talks about the impact the party has had on politics and German society. The Super Bowl is coming up in the States this weekend, but the NFL also has its eyes on growing its American football fanbase in Germany. We talk about where people can watch the Super Bowl in Germany, and professor of sports management Sebastian Uhrich talks about how popular American football is in the Bundesrepublik. Where to watch the Super Bowl in GermanyFinally, we share a few German words or phrases associated with Valentine's Day. 8 phrases you need for getting romantic in GermanGerman phrase of the day: Hab' dich lieb Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pascal Najadi joins me for an update on his efforts to combat government overreach and complicity in building a control system around health passports in Switzerland. His efforts are a model for the type of direct action we can and should engage in while finding our ways around whatever idiotic controls they put in front of us. We also spend some time discussing the potential shift in the populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's support among German voters and the pitfalls in front of their leader Dr. Alice Weidel. AfD - https://www.afd.de
"การกำเนิดพรรคการเมืองในเยอรมนี จากฐานอุดมการณ์ในรัฐ" วันนี้เรามาต่อกันกับพี่ปาร์คในตอนที่ 3 ของพัฒนาการรัฐเยอรมนี พี่ปาร์คจะพาเราไปรู้จักกับพรรคการเมืองที่เกิดขึ้นในเยอรมนีในระยะเวลาต่าง ๆ ซึ่งพัฒนามาเป็นพรรคการเมืองในรัฐเยอรมนีสมัยใหม่ในปัจจุบัน พรรคเก่าอย่าง Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) ที่เป็นรัฐบาลปัจจุบัน Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU) ที่ครองอำนาจมานาน หรือจะเป็น Free Democratic Party (FDP) พรรค Green หรือ Alternative for Germany (AfD) และ Die Linke ที่กำลังเป็นที่จับตามองในตอนนี้ ว่าพรรคทั้งหลายนั้นมีที่มาอย่างไร และสามารถเป็นตัวแทนอุดมการณ์ต่างๆ ที่ประชาชนยึดถือ ได้อย่างไร ตลอดจนการที่กฎหมายพรรคการเมืองในเยอรมนี อนุญาตให้มีการจัดตั้งมูลนิธิขึ้น เพื่อการศึกษาและเผยแพร่อุดมการณ์ของพรรค เพื่อให้มีความเชื่อมโยงกับประชาชนและเป็นสถาบันทางการเมืองที่ประชาชนสามารถพึ่งพาได้อย่างแท้จริง SoundCloud: bit.ly/3gFv2JZ Blockdit: bit.ly/2Bi4tuj Podbean: bit.ly/36QsT9V Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2TQtROk Spotify: spoti.fi/2XJqvgX #TheInfinity #InfinityPodcast #DemocracyXInnovations #สำนักนวัตกรรมเพื่อประชาธิปไตย
"การกำเนิดพรรคการเมืองในเยอรมนี จากฐานอุดมการณ์ในรัฐ" วันนี้เรามาต่อกันกับพี่ปาร์คในตอนที่ 3 ของพัฒนาการรัฐเยอรมนี พี่ปาร์คจะพาเราไปรู้จักกับพรรคการเมืองที่เกิดขึ้นในเยอรมนีในระยะเวลาต่าง ๆ ซึ่งพัฒนามาเป็นพรรคการเมืองในรัฐเยอรมนีสมัยใหม่ในปัจจุบัน พรรคเก่าอย่าง Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) ที่เป็นรัฐบาลปัจจุบัน Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU) ที่ครองอำนาจมานาน หรือจะเป็น Free Democratic Party (FDP) พรรค Green หรือ Alternative for Germany (AfD) และ Die Linke ที่กำลังเป็นที่จับตามองในตอนนี้ ว่าพรรคทั้งหลายนั้นมีที่มาอย่างไร และสามารถเป็นตัวแทนอุดมการณ์ต่างๆ ที่ประชาชนยึดถือ ได้อย่างไร ตลอดจนการที่กฎหมายพรรคการเมืองในเยอรมนี อนุญาตให้มีการจัดตั้งมูลนิธิขึ้น เพื่อการศึกษาและเผยแพร่อุดมการณ์ของพรรค เพื่อให้มีความเชื่อมโยงกับประชาชนและเป็นสถาบันทางการเมืองที่ประชาชนสามารถพึ่งพาได้อย่างแท้จริง SoundCloud: bit.ly/3gFv2JZ Blockdit: bit.ly/2Bi4tuj Podbean: bit.ly/36QsT9V Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2TQtROk Spotify: spoti.fi/2XJqvgX #TheInfinity #InfinityPodcast #DemocracyXInnovations #สำนักนวัตกรรมเพื่อประชาธิปไตย
Far right politics invariably comes to the fore in conjunctures of deep crisis. Since the financial crisis of 2007-8, far right parties and fascistic groups have grown in strength in Europe and across the rest of the world. Parties ranging from Alternative for Germany (AfD) and Marine Le Pen's National Rally in France, and dictators like Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil demonize immigrants and minorities, pinning the blame of all the nation's ills on those deemed "outsiders". But what do these far right groups do and say on ecology? How do they interact with a global environmental calamity, and how do we fight back?Acclaimed author Andreas Malm makes his triumphant return to the podcast this week to discuss his new book, White Skin, Black Fuel: On the dangers of Fossil Fascism, co-authored with the Zetkin Collective. We explore the connections between modern fascism and European interwar fascism, the tactics and strategies of these groups, what factors enable them, how we struggle with them and how we win. LinksWhite Skin, Black Fuel: On the Dangers of Fossil Fascismhttps://www.versobooks.com/books/3812-white-skin-black-fuelKoalas heading towards endangered status. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/sep/2 5/sliding-towards-extinction-koala-may-be-given-endangered-listing-as-numbers-plummetShout outsGlasgow residents who resisted the deportation of their neighbours during Eid.Ads Smith, Nicky B, Ste Smith and Adam Kay thanks for joining the patreon! Climate Assembly UK@NetZeroUKand the documentary about the climate assemblies https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p097sbzcPalestine Solidarity campaigns @PSCupdatesSUPPORT OUR SHOWYou can support the show and get some of that sweet, sweet exclusive content head towww.patreon.com/mcrgndpodOr if you'd prefer to give a one off donation we also have a PayPalpaypal.me/mcrngndpodIf you like the show tell your comrades!Find us on Twitter:@MCRGND_PODInsta: ManchestergndpodFB:MCRGNDPOD
On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan report on headlines that include the recent bills passed by Congress, the ‘cancellation' of Dr. Seuss, German extremist groups and much more. Guests:Andreas Peter – Press Officer and Deputy editor-in-chief| AfD's designation as a Suspected Extremist group Carmine Sabia – Writer and Editor at SabiaReport.com| Congress Contra January 6th and March 4th Miko Peled – Author and Human Rights Activist | The ICC, Netanyahu's Trial and Israeli Elections Prof. Richard Wolff – Professor of Economics| Liz Warren's Wealth Tax Germany's intelligence services have designated the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as a suspected extremist group. Andreas Peter joins the show to discuss the reasons behind this decision and its complexity. DC National Guard Commander William J. Walker, says the Secretary of the Army took over three hours to give approval to deploy a Quick Reaction Force during the capitol riot on January 6th. Carmine Sabia joins the team in questioning why this happened and the lack of urgency to protect the capitol. He continues the conversation to discuss the topic of Dr. Seuss books being removed because of racial undertones. International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor Fatou Bensouda has announced her intention to open an investigation into crimes allegedly committed in the Palestinian territories since 2014. Miko Peled speaks on what role the United Nations has in this investigation and the political pressure behind it. Senator Elizabeth Warren introduced a bill in the Senate that would impose a new tax on the assets of America's wealthiest individuals. Professor Richard Wolff gives a breakdown of wealth taxes and why this bill is a step in the right direction.
The political and financial complications from Thuringia continue to multiply for German Chancellor Angela Merkel. She is trapped between her need to keep the Greens placated while shoring up the power base of her party, the Christian Democratic Union, which is beholden to the powerful German Industrialist class.Into this volatile mix comes the nationalist/populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) who are proving stronger opposition than Merkel has dealt with previously. The more she tries to hold them back, the more successful they become to the average German voter. Political games ultimately fail in the face of populist pressure. Show Notes:Thuringia:https://tomluongo.me/2019/11/07/verboten-thuringia-merkel-cdu-afd-heat/https://tomluongo.me/2020/02/06/thuringia-patient-zero-germany-revolution/https://tomluongo.me/2020/02/15/happens-thuringia-wont-stay-thuringia-germany/Support my work on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/goldgoatsngunsInstall and Use Brave to Support the Channel: https://brave.com/tom405Donations welcome via paypalTwitter: www.twitter.com/tfl1728Blog: www.tomluongo.me
On September 1, two important state elections are being held in Germany’s Brandenburg and Saxony. The far-right-wing party Alternative for Germany (AfD) looks poised to win. On Deep Dish, Sheri Berman of Barnard College explains why the AfD has emerged as a formidable populist challenger to the two long-dominant parties in Germany, the social democrats and the Christian democrats.
33: Solidarity with the caravan; Leandros Fischer on Die Linke’s strategy This week, we talk to Leandros Fischer of Germany’s Die Linke (The Left Party). In the wake of a wave of refugee migration in 2015, the far right in Germany has made terrifying advances. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has gained seats in the German Parliament and openly fascist forces have rallied in the streets of Chemnitz. But in the last month we also saw a spectacular demonstration of anti-fascist forces a quarter of a million strong in Berlin. Leandros explains how Germany’s position as the leader of the European Union, the weakening of labor protections, and the creation of a two-tier, contract-based workforce have all set the stage for a deepening polarization in German politics. He discusses the history of Die Linke, one of the earliest broad-left party projects in Europe, and its current situation and debates. He helps us untangle the debates on the left about the controversial positions taken by Sahra Wagenknecht. He discusses the rise of the right and lays out a strategic vision for how the left can grow in this moment. In our opener, we are joined by Hector Rivera and Rory Fanning to discuss Trump’s racist hysteria about the migrant caravan and the politics of the border. Hector is a socialist and immigrant rights activist based in Los Angeles and is involved in cross-border solidarity efforts. Rory is a military veteran who recently wrote an essay calling on troops to refuse to obey Trump’s orders to deploy to the border. Links for our interview with Leandros Fischer: *Leandros has written frequently for Jacobin about the political debates inside the German left. Here he talks about the rise of the right and how to understand it (http://bit.ly/LeandrosRight). In this article, he discusses the questions surrounding Sahra Wagenknecht (http://bit.ly/LeandrosWagenknecht). *Socialist Worker recently carried two articles about the advance of the far-right in Germany and the anti-fascist response. In this article, Kathleen Brown describes the street marches of open Nazis in Chemnitz (http://socialistworker.org/2018/09/10/how-can-nazis-be-on-the-march-in-germany). And here, Axel Fair-Schulz discusses how the left should confront the rise of the far right (http://bit.ly/AxelFightRight). Links for our opener: *In Socialist Worker, Danny Katch and Khury Petersen-Smith discuss the politics surrounding the migrant caravan and how we can build solidarity (http://bit.ly/SWCaravan) *In an article for In These Times, Khury Petersen-Smith recounts the history of Germany’s welcoming movement during the refugee crisis of 2015 and talks about how we can apply those lessons to building solidarity with the migrant caravan today. *Rory Fanning and Spenser Rapone are military veterans who have called on soldiers to defy orders if they are called to the US-Mexico border (http://bit.ly/RorySW) Music for this episode: The Boy & Sister Alma, “Lizard Eyes” (Dead Sea Captains Remix) Lucius, "Two Of Us On The Run” Spoon, “Tear It Down” Egotronic, “Raven gegen Deutschland” Atari Teenage Riot, “Start The Riot” Die Ärzte, “Schrei Nach Liebe” Gastone, “Weihnachtsgans”
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's coalition deal with the Social Democrats looks fragile, with Germany's biggest opposition party now the right wing Alternative for Germany Party. Peter Boehringer is an AfD MP and newly elected chairman of the influential Parliamentary Budget Committee. How will the AfD seek to use its expanded influence?(Photo: Peter Boehringer, member of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, poses for a portrait in Berlin. Credit: Reuters)
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's coalition deal with the Social Democrats looks fragile, with Germany's biggest opposition party now the right wing Alternative for Germany Party. Peter Boehringer is an AfD MP and newly elected chairman of the influential Parliamentary Budget Committee. How will the AfD seek to use its expanded influence? (Photo: Peter Boehringer, member of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, poses for a portrait in Berlin. Credit: Reuters)
Has the dawn of Pax Germanica set so soon? September 24th saw the Alternative for Germany (AfD) win over 13 percent of the German vote, becoming the first far-right party since WWII to enter German parliament. Join Ambassador Matussek for a discussion on Europe’s new challenges in confronting the resurgence of right-wing populism and anti-immigrant fervor, as well its path forward without the United Kingdom. Ambassador Thomas Matussek, previously served as Germany’s Ambassador to the United Nations, U.S., U.K. and India, will lead the conversation into the unfolding European situation.
The September 4th state elections in Germany's North-eastern most state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (Mecklenburg_Western Pomerania) brought what many perceived as a political upset when the Alternative for Germany (AfD) became the second biggest group in parliament, beating Angela Merkel's Christian Conservatives into third place. GPPWs Moritz Borchardt takes a look. Please find the data provided in the podcast here: http://wahl.tagesschau.de/wahlen/2016-09-04-LT-DE-MV/index.shtml
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