About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of the Alternative for Germany's victory in Saxony-Anhalt's regional elections.

After a sweeping victory in the regional elections in Saxony-Anhalt, Ulrich Siegmund's Alternative for Germany (AfD) could be in a position to govern the state — putting a far-right party in power in part of Germany for the first time since World War II.  As Europe wakes up to the AfD win, Zoya Sheftalovich and Nick Vinocur talk to Head of Playbook Germany Hans von der Burchard about what it means for the rest of the country. Then, Zoya and Nick discuss what it means for Europe and beyond. What do you think this result means for your country? Get in touch on WhatsApp here, or at +32 491 05 06 29. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Zoya Sheftalovich, Nick Vinocur

Guest: Hans von der Burchard

Topics covered

• far-right politics
• Germany
• regional elections
• Alternative for Germany
• European politics

Keywords

• Germany
• far-right
• Alternative for Germany
• Saxony-Anhalt
• regional elections
• politics
• Europe

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Alternative for Germany

Places: Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Europe

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