Thomas Sparrow

Thomas Sparrow, RNZ correspondent in Berlin covering European affairs. He discusses Germany releasing oil reserves and measures to curb petrol price rises. He talks about Europe overtaking other regions as the largest weapons importer and plans for defence independence. He recounts the dramatic evacuation and safe defusal of a WWII bomb in Dresden and the wider legacy of unexploded ordnance.

Thomas Sparrow, a DW political correspondent, brings insights from Germany, while Alice Gambo, a researcher in Gender Studies, delves into masculinity. They discuss EU leaders' support for Ukraine amid complex security talks and the unexpected tariffs impacting Switzerland. Sparrow highlights the shifting dynamics of European geopolitics. Gambo dives into the troubling rise of incel-related violence in France, exploring misogynistic ideologies and their effects on mental health and young men's identity in today's world.

Thomas Sparrow, a DW political correspondent, delves into the shifting political landscape in Germany as elections approach. He discusses the instability within the coalition government and the implications of international influences, like Trump's re-election. The conversation also highlights the far-right AFD party's rise, economic troubles, and the complexities of coalition-building. Additionally, Sparrow touches on the importance of art in addressing human rights and enhances understanding amidst Germany's socio-political challenges.