Newstalk ZB: Dr Oliver Hartwich on Germany's election challenges and economic headwinds
Dr Oliver Hartwich
24 February, 2025
Dr Oliver Hartwich talked to Ryan Bridge on Newstalk ZB about Germany's recent election results, where the Christian Democrats won with 28% while the far-right AfD achieved 20%, and the economic challenges facing the country.
He explained how energy costs, bureaucracy, and migration policies contributed to political shifts, while noting that Germany will likely form another "Grand Coalition" between traditionally opposed parties to govern the nation. Listen below.