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Today, we discuss Germany鈥檚 upcoming elections.

With concerns about immigration and the economy dominating, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) could increase their seat share in the Bundestag. But can they get power?

Adam speaks to 大象传媒 Europe editor, Katya Adler, and German historian and author, Katja Hoyer.

And, Ukrainian President Zelensky and the US Chief Envoy to Ukraine Keith Kellogg are holding talks in Kyiv, but a scheduled press conference with the two of them was cancelled. Mark Urban, former Newsnight diplomatic and defence editor looks at why.

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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the 大象传媒. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn and Shiler Mahmoudi. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.