Politics in change: change of power and the future of the BND!

Politics in change: change of power and the future of the BND!

Hamburg, Deutschland - in the latest podcast "Change of power" by Welt Deeply insight into the current political developments in Germany. The episode in particular addresses the future management of the Federal Intelligence Service and the associated financial aspects of federal committees. The discussion illuminates how political compromises and changes by the traffic light government influence in the context of the upcoming elections.

Robin Alexander also announced his new book "Last Chance - The New Chancellor and the Battle for Democracy", which will be released on June 25, 2025. The e-mail address MICHTWEITUN@Welt.de is available for the listeners who have questions to the podcaster. The podcast also offers a platform for other formats in the world, including "that brings the day", which delivers the latest news every day.

election campaign in focus

Another central point of the discussion is the current election campaign and the accompanying tensions in the Bundestag. In another episode of the podcast of The Pioneer , Rosenfeld and Alexander analyze the election programs of the parties CDU, SPD, Greens and FDP. They address how insults and provocations in the Bundestag are increasingly common and which humorous and surprising elements have appeared in the election programs.

The political analysis is supplemented by considering the disputes within the federal government and the strength of the AfD, which has gained influence in recent months. The episode shows how the role of the Chancellor and the willingness to compromise between the government parties are decisive for the progress of the election campaign.

Olaf Scholz's chancellorship

In the context of this political dynamic, the figure of the Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz also turns out to be central. In an earlier conversation in the podcast "Everything said?" Scholz was asked in detail about his challenges and the future of the SPD. The conversation took place after a historical coordination in the Bundestag, in which an application by the CDU was enforced with votes from the AfD.

Scholz, who was born in Osnabrück in 1958 and grew up in Hamburg, gave insights into his political career. From his time as an interior senator in Hamburg to his role as Federal Minister of Labor to his election as Chancellor in 2021, he also addressed his relationship with the 2010 Agenda and his role in the cum-ex scandal.

The conversation also illuminated personal aspects, such as his wife Britta's criticism of his public appearances and his preference for quick driving. The discussion ends with the peculiarity that "everything said?" Only the guest can end the conversation. Further backgrounds and details on Scholz’s opinion on migration and economic policy can be found in the notes of the episode.