Soaring fuel prices drive German far-right calls for a turn back to Russia - Reuters
Soaring fuel prices drive German far-right calls for a turn back to Russia Reuters
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"This election campaign was all about the economy, the economy, the economy."
— Markus Frohnmaier , Politician
"It is essential for Germany’s energy sovereignty, as well as for affordable electricity … that Germany begins to import Russian gas and oil again."
— Markus Frohnmaier , Politician
"The AfD is deliberately promoting Russian narratives in Germany."
— Roderich Kiesewetter , Politician
"So far, the Iran conflict has seemingly not affected other prices."
— Ralph Solveen , Executive
"This rise in the inflation rate is only the beginning."
— Friedrich Heinemann , Academic
Key People
ZEW economist commenting on inflation trends.
Markus Frohnmaier is the leading candidate for the far-right Alternative for Germany party in Baden-Wuerttemberg.
Senior economist at Commerzbank.
Roderich Kiesewetter is a member of Germany's parliament's foreign affairs committee from the Christian Democrats.
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Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is advocating for renewed energy ties with Russia amid rising fuel prices, following strong performances in recent state elections.
Germany's inflation rate reached 2.8% in March, driven by surging energy prices amid the ongoing Iran conflict, with economists predicting further increases ahead.
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