By Bilal Mahli & Helmut Sorge

The recent German elections saw the far-right AfD double its vote share to 20.8%.In this podcast We analyze the factors behind this surge and its potential impact on Germany's political landscape. The election results could influence Germany's role in the EU and globally, raising questions about shifts in foreign policy. With a fragmented Bundestag, will there be a change in direction or continuity? We also discuss the major challenges the next German government will face.