Few topics have dominated the German-American discourse lately more than China and the role of Huawei in 5G communications. Germans have become increasingly wary of Chinese interference, and are seeing a need to think and work across party lines to prevent Huawei from having the ability to provide sensitive information to Beijing. One solution is to consider working across the Atlantic to develop a joint alternative to Huawei’s 5G technology. Technology issues also cross over to foreign policy issues. How are European foreign policy initiatives developing? Should Germany be more active in shaping policies together with France and other key European partners?
On this episode of The Zeitgeist, AICGS’ Jeff Rathke talks with Michael G. Link, Member of the Bundestag from the Liberal party and member of the Bundestag’s Committee on European Affairs.  In addition to sharing his take on China and European foreign policy, Mr. Link also addresses political dynamics in his party, particularly in the wake of the upheaval in Thuringia, and answers the question: where do things stand in the FDP now?
Episode 18: Hamburg as Barometer: What’s Happening in German Politics

Host
Jeff Rathke, President, AICGS
Guest
Michael G. Link, Member of the Bundestag (FDP)