The Economist: The week ahead

Two more state-election results reveal surging support for both the far-right AfD and the populist-left Die Linke parties. Chancellor Friedrich Merz himself described the outcome as a disaster; what will it mean for him? Our correspondent looks into why there is so much enthusiasm for African stocks. And what the science says about blue-light exposure and sleep. Guests and host:Tom Nuttall, Berlin bureau chiefỌrẹ Ogunbiyi, Africa correspondentSam Wikeley, science correspondentRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: German politics, Friedrich Merz, AfD, Die LinkeAfrican stockmarkets, Aliko Dangotesleep science, blue lightListen 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.