Chat Club Aktuell: Metin Hakverdi on the US ahead of the Midterm Elections
With the mid-term elections just a few weeks away, all eyes are on the political climate in the US. In a new episode of Chat Club Aktuell, Metin Hakverdi reports on his recent trip to North and South Dakota and analyses the issues shaping the American election campaign. As a Member of the Bundestag and the Federal Government’s Coordinator for Transatlantic Cooperation, Metin Hakverdi is deeply involved in relations between Germany and the US and regularly visits the country.
The US in the Midterm Election Campaign
The economy and inflation traditionally dominate American election campaigns. During his trip, however, Metin Hakverdi observed that this time the war in Iran – and thus foreign policy issues – are also playing a significant role. In the interview, he explains what this shift reveals about the current political mood in the US.
How stable is American democracy?
The state of American democracy is also a topic of discussion. Hakverdi views some developments under Donald Trump with concern. At the same time, he warns against judging the US solely from Washington’s perspective. In many places, democratic institutions and processes continue to function reliably.
Germany, Europe and the USA
How do Americans view Germany? And how is the transatlantic partnership evolving in the face of changing political conditions? Hakverdi shares his personal impressions from his time there and explains the importance of stable relations between Europe and the USA, particularly in times of geopolitical tension.
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