The suspect in the Magdeburg Christmas market attack is a self-described Saudi dissident. German authorities say he supports a right-wing party. Could police have done more to prevent the ramming? And where does this leave a country divided by immigration and the rising popularity of the far-right?

In this episode:

• Ulrich Brueckner, Professor, Political Science, Stanford University, Berlin.
• Rachel Rizzo, Non-resident Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council's Europe Center.
• Muhammad al Kashef, Political Adviser and Consultant, Migrants Solidarity Network. 

Host: Neave Barker

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