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The unlikely story of Germany’s election
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Released:
Sep 21, 2021
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Earlier this year, Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservative party was
poised to hold onto power even after its leader stepped down. But now,
the uncharismatic head of the rival Social Democrats is on track to win
an upcoming national election. POLITICO’s Chief Europe Correspondent
Matt Karnitschnig reports. Plus, manufacturers urge the Biden
administration to drop its push to waive intellectual property
protections for Covid vaccines. And the White House buys at least 60
million over-the-counter Covid-19 test kits.
Matt Karnitschnig is POLITICO's Chief Europe Correspondent.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Read more: SPD in pole position as German campaign enters final week
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poised to hold onto power even after its leader stepped down. But now,
the uncharismatic head of the rival Social Democrats is on track to win
an upcoming national election. POLITICO’s Chief Europe Correspondent
Matt Karnitschnig reports. Plus, manufacturers urge the Biden
administration to drop its push to waive intellectual property
protections for Covid vaccines. And the White House buys at least 60
million over-the-counter Covid-19 test kits.
Matt Karnitschnig is POLITICO's Chief Europe Correspondent.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Read more: SPD in pole position as German campaign enters final week
Take part in our 2021 podcast survey.
Released:
Sep 21, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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