Episode 144: Economic Resilience as Economic Security
09.04.2026 | 34 Min.
The world’s leading economies are putting economic security at the top of their policy concerns. Among them, the European Union is taking a risk-based approach that seeks to deter weaponizable …
Episode 143: Germany’s Political Barometer
25.03.2026 | 35 Min.
Two state elections in western Germany this month resulted in one win for Chancellor Merz’s Christian Democrats and two poor outcomes for the Social Democrats. The Alternative for Germany, meanwhile, performed better …
Episode 142: The AfD and the 2026 State Elections
11.03.2026 | 36 Min.
Five state elections will be held in Germany in 2026. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) enters this “super election year” in a strong position: it is the largest opposition party …
Episode 141: Germany’s Other Populist Party
25.02.2026 | 31 Min.
The BSW (formerly the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance, now Alliance for Social Justice and Economic Reason) had early successes after its founding in 2024, winning seats in the European Parliament and …
Episode 140: The Transatlantic Relationship in a Transforming Global Trading System
28.01.2026 | 31 Min.
How have increased geopolitical competition and changing trade policy objectives affected the transatlantic relationship, and what are the shared priorities for German and U.S. business? On this episode of The Zeitgeist, CEO of DHL …