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The German government is heading for early elections. "It's a relief, the agony is over - that's how the mood in Germany looks," says Jakub Eberle from the Institute of International Relations, who follows German politics. Chancellor Olaf Scholz is perceived as a weak leader – he has a vision, but is unable to communicate it to the public. His attempt to imitate the style of Angela Merkel did not work, although Germany got rid of its dependence on Russian energy, but continues to deepen its dependence on China. "This is very bad news for the Czech Republic. We cannot change our business model here so that it depends less on exports to Germany, that is why we are in crisis together with him. To change that would mean investing heavily in research, development, building independence, but I only see hints from Czech politicians," says the expert. The CDU/CSU is the favorite in the polls, but the extremist AfD is also expected to strengthen. "Not only the extremist, but also the violent extreme right has existed in Germany for a long time, but now it is gaining strength as a result of the migration policy that is not completely mastered," adds Eberle. How is Chancellor Angela Merkel's legacy being questioned? How is Germany trying to reduce dependence on China? Will the traditional parties be willing to govern with the AfD at the national level? What problems is the former East Germany currently facing? And what does all this mean for the Czech Republic? Listen to the full interview! Follow us also on the CC.cz website, where we cover the topics that move the Czech Republic and the world for you. 00:00 German government crisis 07:59 Why Scholz was a weak chancellor 10:25 Angela Merkel's problematic legacy 13:07 German dependence on China and the consequences for the Czech Republic 22:42 What government is most likely in Germany 24:42 Potential gains for the AfD and Sahra Wagenknecht 31:28 The increasingly radical AfD and uncontrolled migration 34:33 Extremism and the problems of the former East Germany