{
  "id": 6457382,
  "title": "Meckel & Matthes: \"My heart bleeds\" - A special episode with Angela Merkel about Saxony-Anhalt",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/meckel-matthes-mir-blutet-das-herz-eine-sonderfolge-mit-angela-merkel",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-09T19:01:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/audio/meckel-und-matthes/meckel-matthes-mir-blutet-das-herz-angela-merkel-ueber-sachsen-anhalt/100253311.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "Angela Merkel, former German Chancellor, spoke at the Digital X conference in Cologne, organized by Deutsche Telekom. She discussed the current situation in Saxony-Anhalt and showed emotional concern, stating it was a significant setback for the country. Merkel also talked about Artificial Intelligence with journalist Miriam Meckel, sharing its role in her daily life and addressing its impact on society, democracy, and humanity. The conversation was part of a Handelsblatt podcast.",
  "summary": "In this special episode, Miriam Meckel speaks live on stage with the former Chancellor about Saxony-Anhalt. Also: How Merkel herself uses AI - and what the rapid development means for us.",
  "key_points": [
    "Angela Merkel expressed emotional reaction during interview with Miriam Meckel",
    "Former Chancellor discussed AI's impact on humanity and society",
    "Exclusive Handelsblatt podcast subscription available"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}