Feb 20 2025 34 mins 65
Germany's parliamentary elections will take place on Sunday, and for the first time since the fall of the Third Reich, a nationalist party is a major player. To start, Henry breaks down the rules of the game and assesses the polling for the many parties in the mix. Next, he's joined by Katja Hoyer to discuss the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's stunning rise along with a deep dive into the factions within that will vie for control of Deutschland's now-second largest party.
And if you're looking for analysis as the returns come in on Sunday, be sure to check out Henry's live stream which you can watch on X! (You'll find it at @henryolsenEPPC.)
Music for this week:
Open: Beethoven – Symphony No. 9 (Finale ‘Ode to Joy’), via Spat Music
Close: America the Beautiful — Simon Armitage Music, via MotionArray
And if you're looking for analysis as the returns come in on Sunday, be sure to check out Henry's live stream which you can watch on X! (You'll find it at @henryolsenEPPC.)
Music for this week:
Open: Beethoven – Symphony No. 9 (Finale ‘Ode to Joy’), via Spat Music
Close: America the Beautiful — Simon Armitage Music, via MotionArray
