logo
episode-header-image
Feb 2025
23m 45s

Germany's election tests a far-right fir...

Reuters
About this episode

Germany is holding snap elections on February 23. A stagnating economy and tensions over migration have fueled the rise of a far-right party, which is polling in second place. This resurgence of political extremism was once considered impossible - but the firewalls put in place after World War Two are now being tested. On this weekend episode, our correspondents lay out the stakes in this election.



Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here.

Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here.

Find the Recommended Listen 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

Up next
Today
Gaza deal, Trump's threat and France's crisis
Hamas and Israel are expected to sign a deal for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage releases. National Guard troops are deployed near Chicago as Trump calls for the jailing of the city’s mayor and the Illinois governor. And could a wealth tax pushed by France's left ease the country's ... Show More
10m 50s
Yesterday
Comey in court, National Guard poll, gold and Tesla
Former FBI Director James Comey is due in federal court. A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds most Americans don't want troops deployed without an external threat. Gold smashes the $4,000 milestone for the first time. And Tesla rolls out "affordable" versions of its Model Y SUV and its Mod ... Show More
10m 44s
Oct 7
National Guard, October 7, Thunberg and France crisis
The state of Illinois and the city of Chicago sue U.S. President Donald Trump, in a bid to block a National Guard deployment. Two years after the October 7 attack, Tal Shoham reflects on being held hostage by Hamas for 505 days, while in Gaza, the fears of Iman Abdel Halim Abu Mu ... Show More
12m 51s
Recommended Episodes
Sep 29
Pro-EU party wins Moldova election amid claims of Russian interference
Moldova's pro-European party has won a new majority in parliament after elections seen as critical for the country's future path to the EU. President Maia Sandu warned of "massive Russian interference" after voting on Sunday and said the future of her country was at stake. Also, ... Show More
32m 24s
Jun 2024
What Australia can learn from the far-right surge in Europe
The European Parliament held its elections over the weekend, with provisional results showing significant victory for radical-right political parties across the continent. As preliminary election results rolled in, French President Emmanuel Macron called a snap parliamentary elec ... Show More
20m 48s
Feb 2025
Can Germany’s next chancellor help Europe deal with Trump?
Germany has voted, and Friedrich Merz is now the chancellor-in-waiting. But can he rise to the occasion? With Donald Trump signaling a retreat from Europe and cozying up to Vladimir Putin, the continent faces its biggest security challenge in decades. Will Merz shake off Germany’ ... Show More
41m 6s
Sep 13
Sources & Methods: Two wars escalate abroad, political violence at home
Today, we're sharing another episode from NPR's newest podcast, Sources & Methods. Each Thursday, host Mary Louise Kelly breaks down the week's biggest national security news with NPR's team of reporters covering the military, State Department, and spy agencies. NPR correspondent ... Show More
27m 25s
Aug 21
Stake and chips: will America take 10% of Intel?
Intel was once synonymous with chip-making, but in recent years it has fallen behind. Now the Trump administration may become its biggest shareholder. A political assassination in Colombia raises fears about a return to violence. And what an annual snail race tells us about rural ... Show More
21m 2s
Aug 21
Stake and chips: will America take 10% of Intel?
Intel was once synonymous with chip-making, but in recent years it has fallen behind. Now the Trump administration may become its biggest shareholder. A political assassination in Colombia raises fears about a return to violence. And what an annual snail race tells us about rural ... Show More
21m 2s
Sep 29
Fortunes of war: is Russia’s economy slowing?
The collapse of Russia’s wartime economy has long been foretold, yet massive fiscal stimulus has compensated for the effect of sanctions. Though the pinch is now being felt, the labour market is surprisingly resilient. Protesters in China are getting more creative. And why car to ... Show More
23m 30s
Sep 17
American capitalism
President Trump’s interventions are raising questions about the U.S. approach to free markets. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Reuters U.S. business editor David Gaffen and White House correspondent Trevor Hunnicutt about recent White House deals with U.S. corporates and what they ... Show More
39m 17s
Sep 29
Fortunes of war: is Russia’s economy slowing?
The collapse of Russia’s wartime economy has long been foretold, yet massive fiscal stimulus has compensated for the effect of sanctions. Though the pinch is now being felt, the labour market is surprisingly resilient. Protesters in China are getting more creative. And why car to ... Show More
23m 30s
Aug 14
Ukraine peace push stirs oil market limbo
As President Trump prepares to meet Vladimir Putin, an effort to punish Indian purchases of Russian crude complicates a delicate post-war supply balance. In this week’s Viewsroom, Breakingviews columnists discuss how traders view this crucial pincer moment. Visit the Thomson Reut ... Show More
17m 23s