Power shift in Germany: Meet the new decision-makers | Berlin Briefing Podcast

Who are the power brokers in the new German government? DW's Chief Political Editor Michaela Küfner breaks down who Friedrich Merz has chosen for his new cabinet. Together with DW's Chief Political Correspondent Nina Haase she analyses how Foreign Minister Wadephul and incoming Trade Minister Katherina Reiche fit into Merz' government picture. Special guest is Johannes Winkel, leader of the youth organization of Merz’ Conservative CDU party. He has warned Merz that unless he delivers more for younger voters, he risks them breaking free from the generational contract that underpins the German pension system.

Chapter Breakdown
00:00 Intro
00:51 New faces
03:51 Tougher over Ukraine
07:35 “Generational contract”
11:30 Digitalization
16:30 Migration dilemma
21:45 Far-Right AfD party
27:11 Big expectations
32:52 “Responsibility for Germany”
34:28 Outro

Berlin Briefing Podcast Episodes about the far-right AfD party:
https://youtu.be/Evh-fCA8Tv4?si=eAOjIQu7SbHPvD5v
https://youtu.be/xa2SmOeP0f0?si=4tBPAvXViZCWpsca
https://youtu.be/9mKs8C70Ta0?si=g-lPtkjT7WiUpblD

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