Searching for Deutschland
Searching for Deutschland
Podcast Description
On 23 February, Germany will hold an election—but the country seems to have turned inwards. Relations with France and Poland, its two essential partners, have deteriorated; where the country previously provided the European project with leadership at crucial moments, it now drags its feet. As a result, Jeremy Cliffe and Jana Puglierin are “Searching for Deutschland”. This new podcast from the European Council on Foreign Relations sees the think-tank's Berlin-based editorial director and Berlin office head joined by expert guests to discuss the domestic fault-lines behind the country's foreign policy disorientation. Following the election campaign from a European and global perspective, they will explore the political debates and what the country's new government might have to offer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast focuses on several critical themes, including the rise of Euroscepticism, Germany's deteriorating relationships with France and Poland, and the ongoing dynamics surrounding China's economic influence. Specific episodes tackle topics like Friedrich Merz's election strategy involving the far-right AfD, the implications of Trump's tariffs, and discussions around Germany's perceived absence from its leadership role in Europe.
On 23 February, Germany will hold an election—but the country seems to have turned inwards. Relations with France and Poland, its two essential partners, have deteriorated; where the country previously provided the European project with leadership at crucial moments, it now drags its feet. As a result, Jeremy Cliffe and Jana Puglierin are “Searching for Deutschland”. This new podcast from the European Council on Foreign Relations sees the think-tank’s Berlin-based editorial director and Berlin office head joined by expert guests to discuss the domestic fault-lines behind the country’s foreign policy disorientation. Following the election campaign from a European and global perspective, they will explore the political debates and what the country’s new government might have to offer.
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The final episode of Searching for Deutschland—a special crossover with the World in 30 Minutes—sees experts from Berlin, London, Paris and Warsaw break down the result of Germany’s federal election and discuss what comes next. Coalition negotiations are underway; Germany’s shifting political dynamics will shape the country’s future while carrying significant implications for Europe.
Guests:
Piotr Buras, Head, ECFR Warsaw and Senior Policy Fellow
Marie Dumoulin, Director, Wider Europe programme
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