CDU-AFD collaboration and the Musk effect: what could a future German coalition look like?
Europe Today4 Helmi 2025

CDU-AFD collaboration and the Musk effect: what could a future German coalition look like?

Has Friedrich Merz unlocked what a senior socialist MP called “the gates of hell” by accepting AfD support on two key immigration votes? With less than three weeks until the German elections, the CDU leader and likely future chancellor insists he won’t govern with the far right—but who will he partner with? What’s his real strategy? And has the AfD gained a boost from Elon Musk’s backing?

Today Radio Schuman answers these questions with Euronews' Berlin correspondent Liv Stoud.

Merz and his Christian Democrats, now polling above 30%, shook German politics last week by seeking AfD support for tough new immigration measures—breaking a long-held taboo against working with the far right. Though the bill failed, the backlash was swift, with tens of thousands protesting nationwide. Has this gamble hurt Merz’s popularity, or will it shape the upcoming elections?

We also look at the pros and cons of hotels and Airbnbs while travelling.

Radio Schuman is hosted and produced by Maïa de la Baume, with journalist and production assistant Eleonora Vasques, audio editing by David Brodheim. Music by Alexandre Jas.

Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe.


Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.


Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tämä jakso on lisätty Podme-palveluun avoimen RSS-syötteen kautta eikä se ole Podmen omaa tuotantoa. Siksi jakso saattaa sisältää mainontaa.

Jaksot(384)

Foreign affairs ministers to debate ban on trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.

Foreign affairs ministers to debate ban on trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.

This morning on Europe Today, we bring you the latest on the recent airstrikes in the Gulf with our correspondent Laila Humairah. We also speak to Irish Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon about how to...

13 Heinä 19min

European Central Bank President and French Finance Minister weigh in on China end the European economy

European Central Bank President and French Finance Minister weigh in on China end the European economy

On Europe Today this Friday, our Europe Editor Maria Tadeo is in studio with all the latest information on her exclusive interview with European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde, discussing ev...

10 Heinä 20min

Iran ceasefire dead as sidetracked NATO Summit comes to an end

Iran ceasefire dead as sidetracked NATO Summit comes to an end

This Thursday's Europe Today sees the end of the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara, from which a record level spending commitment has been declared. This comes despite President Trump declaring the US ceasef...

9 Heinä 18min

Iran ceasefire dead as sidetracked NATO Summit comes to an end

Iran ceasefire dead as sidetracked NATO Summit comes to an end

This Thursday's Europe Today sees the end of the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara, from which a record level spending commitment has been declared. This comes despite President Trump declaring the US ceasef...

9 Heinä 18min

Marine Le Pen wants to become the next French President despite upheld conviction

Marine Le Pen wants to become the next French President despite upheld conviction

On Europe Today this Wednesday, a surprise result for many in France as National Rally leader Marine Le Pen has declared she will be running for president in 2027 despite Paris Appeals Court upholding...

8 Heinä 18min

Huge security operation shuts down Ankara as frosty NATO summit begins

Huge security operation shuts down Ankara as frosty NATO summit begins

This morning's Europe Today takes place on the first day of the NATO Summit in Ankara, where Shona Murray speaks to the Dutch Defence Minister on Europe's growing responsibility within the alliance. I...

7 Heinä 18min

Ukraine's EU Ambassador reacts to deadly strikes in Kyiv

Ukraine's EU Ambassador reacts to deadly strikes in Kyiv

On Europe Today this Monday, Ukraine's Head of Mission to the EU Vsevolod Chentsov joins Méabh Mc Mahon to discuss Ukraine's ambitions towards EU membership, on the back of Russian strikes on Kyiv ove...

6 Heinä 19min

EU to ramp up sanctions as Moscow intensifies attacks in Ukraine

EU to ramp up sanctions as Moscow intensifies attacks in Ukraine

This Friday on Europe Today sees a day of mourning across Ukraine after a huge Russian attack killed at least 30 people in Kyiv. Our Sasha Vakulina is in studio explaning what President Zelenskyy is c...

3 Heinä 18min

Suosittua kategoriassa Politiikka ja uutiset

aikalisa
uutiscast
ootsa-kuullut-tasta-2
rss-ootsa-kuullut-tasta
rss-seksicast
rss-podme-livebox
otetaan-yhdet
rss-vaalirankkurit-podcast
politiikan-puskaradio
tervo-halme
aihe
rss-girls-finish-f1rst
linda-maria
rikosmyytit
rss-aijat-hopottaa-podcast
rss-mita-tapahtuu
rss-merja-mahkan-rahat
rss-raha-talous-ja-politiikka
rss-asiastudio
rss-pinnalla