Germany’s coalition conundrum: Can the AfD be contained?

Germany’s coalition conundrum: Can the AfD be contained?

September 4, 2026 · 59 min

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The episode discusses the implications of Germany's regional elections on Friedrich Merz and the AfD, along with the financial strategies of some Asian airlines.

How Germany’s regional elections pose one of the greatest threats to Freidrich Merz and Germany’s political firewall against the AfD. Plus: why are some Asian airlines able to absorb the new cost of flying? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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