An interview with Alice Weidel

Under Alice Weidel’s leadership the Alternative for Germany (AfD), a right-wing populist party, has been riding high. A series of successes in state elections have brought it closer than ever to power at national level. Ms Weidel is perhaps best known for her calls for “remigration” and criticism of Germany’s support for Ukraine. She spoke to The Economist ’s editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, for The Insider , our video show for premium subscribers. Hear their conversation in full. Watch the show—and sign up to the Insider newsletter. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology— subscribe to The Economist . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.