Economist Podcasts Likudn’t: Israel’s political crisis
May 30, 2019
Anshul Pfeffer, an Israeli reporter and author, and Wendelin von Bredow, a European finance correspondent, discuss Israel’s unprecedented political turmoil. They analyze the challenges Prime Minister Netanyahu faces in coalition formation amid corruption allegations. The conversation shifts to the Czech Republic’s mass protests against alleged judiciary manipulation, dissecting the threats to rule of law in Eastern Europe. The struggles of Crimea’s winemakers are also highlighted, revealing the complexities of adapting to new market realities since annexation by Russia.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Unprecedented Political Failure
- Netanyahu's Likud party won the election, but he couldn't form a government.
- This failure is unprecedented in Israeli political history.
Coalition Failure
- Netanyahu's coalition formation failed due to disagreements on drafting yeshiva students.
- One party demanded a law be passed unchanged, while religious parties wanted significant alterations.
Netanyahu's Legal Troubles
- Netanyahu is under investigation for corruption, facing potential bribery and fraud charges.
- He tried to pass legislation granting him immunity, but it's been shelved due to the election.