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Germany's recent election and why it matters for Europe

Germany’s recent election paved the way for the leader of the opposition conservative Christian Democrats, Friedrich Merz, to take over as chancellor once coalition talks wrap up. The election is also raising broader questions about German and European politics, with the far-right AfD making big gains, while the question remains whether Merz is up to the challenge given the new geopolitical landscape taking shape. Tom Nuttall, The Economist’s chief Germany correspondent and head of the Berlin bureau, joins Thanos Davelis to look into Germany’s recent election, and break down why it matters for Europe. 

You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:

Merz wins a messy election then calls for independence from America

Asylum cases in Europe fell 11% last year. Here's a look at the numbers

Cyprus, US strengthen military alliance with special operations drill

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