clouds and factory smoke at sunset
Quadrant

When the Party Was Home

Recent polling indicates that One Nation leads the Coalition in Australia, with both traditional parties losing popular support. The article reflects on the decline of established political parties, paralleling similar trends in Germany, Britain, and New Zealand. It highlights changes in political engagement, community ties, and decision-making processes as parties become more transactional and less rooted in social structures. This shift raises questions about the stability and efficacy of contemporary politics.

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Newsroom

Moscow wins east German elections

The recent Saxony-Anhalt election in Germany dramatically showcased political upheaval, with the far-right AfD nearing a majority, while traditional parties like CDU faced significant losses, complicating governance.

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Vintage typographic map of New Zealand with German characters and place names
Insights

The umlaut premium

Bürgen bread, often mistaken as German, was actually an Australian product created by Doug Leighton, symbolising authenticity through its umlaut rather than true heritage.

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