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  • Affairs
  • London
  • Episode 3349
  • 31 Aug 2026
  • 37 min

Has Germany lost its aversion to war?

  • The Monocle Daily
  • Affairs
  • London
  • Episode 3349
  • 37 min

As Chancellor Merz prepares to point the finger at Moscow for hybrid attacks in Leipzig, how has Germany’s foreign policy changed over the last few years? Plus: When does Japanese etiquette go too far?

Host
  • Andrew Mueller
Guests
  • Vincent McAviney
  • Tessa Syszkokowitz
Producer
  • Christy O'Grady

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