Markus Lanz spotlights Germany’s migration policy, US tariff dispute and Ukrainian drone strikes
The episode convenes leaders and experts to reveal how Germany’s policy debates are being reshaped by a landmark asylum ruling, US tariffs on key industries, Ukraine’s recent drone strikes.
Overview
- Markus Söder examines fallout from Berlin’s asylum court decision and reviews Chancellor Merz’s first weeks steering migration policy.
- Melanie Amann analyzes political handling of the asylum ruling and previews Merz’s forthcoming visit to former President Trump.
- Jörg Wuttke assesses the effects of newly imposed US tariffs on German exporters and industrial competitiveness.
- Carlo Masala breaks down Ukraine’s ‘Spinnennetz’ operation, detailing coordinated drone attacks on multiple Russian air bases.
- The show airs at 22:45 on ZDF and is available for on-demand streaming in the ZDF Mediathek.