Germany’s far-right AfD makes history
FT News Briefing2 Syys 2024

Germany’s far-right AfD makes history

Germany's far-right makes significant inroads in state elections, and Israel’s largest union calls for a general strike. Plus, so-called ‘greedlation’ becomes a campaign issue for the Democrats, and Hong Kong wants workers to smile more.


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Alternative for Germany wins its first regional election

Hostage deaths build pressure on Netanyahu for Hamas deal

Greedflation and groceries

Hong Kong service workers told to smile more to attract tourists


The FT News Briefing is produced by Niamh Rowe, Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from, Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Monica Lopez. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.


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