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The Intelligence from The Economist

The Intelligence from The Economist

Right in front: AfD could win German state

Sep 2, 2026 · 23m

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On Sunday, Alternative for Germany could become the first far-right nationalist party to win a state election since the end of the second world war. Is Britain right to worry about Palantir handling government contracts? And could the Chinese learn to love chocolate ? Guests and host: Tom Nuttall, chief Germany correspondent Georgia Banjo, Britain correspondent Don Weinland, China business and finance editor Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence” Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered: Germany, AfD, Alternative for Germany, Saxony-Anhalt Palantir, NHS China, chocolate Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology— subscribe…