{
  "id": 6637629,
  "title": "Gabriel Felbermayr: \"In fiscal policy, the AfD lives in cloud cuckoo land\"",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/gabriel-felbermayr-finanzpolitisch-lebt-die-afd-im-wolkenkuckucksheim",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-10T20:10:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/politik/deutschland/gabriel-felbermayr-finanzpolitisch-lebt-die-afd-im-wolkenkuckucksheim/100253229.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "Gabriel Felbermayr, an Austrian economist and member of Germany's Council of Economic Experts, warns that the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party poses significant economic risks. He cites the AfD's plans for isolationism, particularly on immigration, as a major concern, which could deter high-skilled workers and investors. Felbermayr also expresses doubts about the AfD's economic policies, stating that they are not financially sustainable and could lead to increased debt. He emphasizes that reforms are necessary, but notes that delaying them due to the AfD's rise would be a mistake.",
  "summary": "The economist on the unsettling success of the AfD, experiences with the far right in Austria and the government's dangerous reform shock paralysis.",
  "key_points": [
    "Austrian economist Gabriel Felbermayr warns AfD's isolationist policies risk economic stagnation.",
    "FPÖ in Austria implemented reforms, but AfD's economic policies are financially impractical.",
    "Welcoming skilled migrants is crucial for Germany's future, especially in technology sector."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Handelsblatt",
        "title": "Gabriel Felbermayr: „Finanzpolitisch lebt die AfD im Wolkenkuckucksheim“",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/gabriel-felbermayr-finanzpolitisch-lebt-die-afd-im-wolkenkuckucksheim",
        "published": "2026-09-11T06:09:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}