Ep. 120 Could Nationalism Save Germany? With Will Wilkes
Jane Kinninmont and Will Wilkes discuss Germany's challenges under Friedrich Merz, the rise of the AfD, and the need for an inclusive national identity.
Jane Kinninmont is joined by Will Wilkes: Bloomberg News correspondent in Germany and co-author of Broken Republik: The Inside Story of Germany's Descent into Crisis. The pair discuss the current state of Germany, discussing how Germany's historical context – not just WWII but also the impact of the financial crisis and the refugee influx – has shaped its present situation. Plus: Germany's role in European security and the challenges posed by the rise of the far-right party, AFD.
Show Notes
Broken Republik (English edition)
Totally Kaputt (German edition)
Friedrich Merz is no unifier – he may deepen Germany’s divides, The Guardian
Germany’s identity crisis is 80 years in the making, Bloomberg