Election theme
Will the German election be an indicator that Europe is starting to move closer to the United States?
Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO on Munich: A Shift. This weekend's Munich Security Conference has been described as a cold shower for leaders around Europe. "I think Europe is already on its own," says Ivo Daalder, head of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and former U.S. ambassador to NATO during the Obama administration, to SVT's Agenda. Watch the feature on SVT News.
After the German violence: Racism has become stronger. SVT follows the German rapper Matondo Castlo to the scene of the attack in Magdeburg. "Racism has become more direct. Not only does it hide on social media, but you can be confronted.
Immigration and migration will be hot topics in the German election on February 23, and after several acts of violence by people seeking asylum, the debate has gained even more fuel. Most recently, on February 13, there was an attack in Munich, where a man drove into a demonstration train.
The right-wing nationalist party AFD, which has long been isolated in German politics, has wind in its sails. It has had successes in several regional elections and in election polls it has cemented its place as Germany's second largest party. Watch the feature on SVT News.