Immigration Policy in Transatlantic Perspectives
About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of shifting immigration policies in Germany and the U.S. amidst rising far-right influences and upcoming elections.
Geopolitics, irregular movement, the rise of the far-right: these are just some of the buzzwords populating your morning news headlines. But where is the relationship between Europe and the U.S. heading? What are the implications In this episode of The Migration Oxford Podcast we host a timely discussion on the shifting political landscapes in Germany and the United States, as both nations grapple with pre- and post-election changes that are reshaping approaches to immigration policy. Germany’s Hesse and Bavaria provincial elections in 2023 have seen significant gains for the political party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD), expanding far-right influences beyond their traditional stronghold in eastern Germany. We explore how this surge has prompted mainstream parties to reconsider their stance on immigration, with the Green Party, currently a coalition partner in the national government, also signalling a potential shift towards stricter policies. As Germany continues to grapple with its immigration policies, what does this mean for the federal elections of February 2025 and beyond? If tighter border controls and expedited deportation processes are implemented across Germany…
Topics covered
- immigration policy
- transatlantic relations
- far-right politics
- U.S. elections
- Germany elections
- geopolitics
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Alternative für Deutschland
Places: Germany, United States
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