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Derek Scally talks to Hugh about the aftermath of two elections that have recently taken place: the Swedish general election and regional elections in the Gerrman region of Saxony-Anhalt. Each offers some fascinating insights into current trends and future directions in Germany and Scandinavia, and perhaps more broadly in Europe. For access to an exclusive episode of Inside Politics, please take our short survey here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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