4 German far-right links I kind of liked
False moderation, failed plots, restoring the axis: these guys are keeping busy.
Tag: afd
Podcast Wehrhafte Demokratie
Mit Lawrence Meinig habe ich für den Forschungspodcast der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität über wehrhafte Demokratie, Rechtsextremismus, Islamismus und die Polizei gesprochen. Die Episode kann man sich direkt hier anhören oder unten im Transkript nachlesen EinleitungRechtsextremismus, Rechtsradikalismus, RechtspopulismusRegionale UnterschiedePolizeiforschungAndere Gefahren für die Demokratie: Linksextremismus, Islamismus, Reichsbürgerbewegung Einleitung Lawrence Meinig Demokratie bedeutet Vielfalt, Offenheit und auch Meinungsverschiedenheit. Doch…
Interview with Kathimerini on Merkel’s legacy
Believe it or not, today, Angela Merkel is travelling to Athens again, and this time, she will be discussing …. her autobiography, which has been translated into Greek. Over at Kathimerini (organising the event), Xenia Kounalaki kindly asked for my opinion on various matters connected in one way or another to Merkel’s tenure. We had…
Germany’s 2025 election and its aftermath
Germany’s 2025 early election was a political earthquake. How did we end up in this mess, and what does it mean for Germany and Europe? Here is my attempt at an answer.
What should we expect from Germany’s incoming not-so-grand coalition?
Not too much, probably. Still, I talked at length with Linda Mannheim about the fallout from the latest German election. Here is the result. In other news, I love it when journalists ask me to keep in mind that they are writing for an American audience. https://www.thenation.com/article/world/germany-grand-coalition-government
Gastkommentar im Handelsblatt: Was Deutschland in Sachen AfD von anderen Ländern lernen könnte
Was bedeutet der AfD-Erfolg, und wie sollte man damit (nicht) umgehen?
What Germany can learn from others in dealing with the AfD
The AfD doubled its vote share in Germany’s 2025 federal election, achieving dominance in eastern states with over 30% of votes but also making significant gains in the west. Its success stems from mobilizing non-voters, attracting disaffected voters from other parties, and exploiting migration fears. Despite this, its extremist stance remains polarizing. Germany’s democratic parties still have a chance to stem the tide, but they must act now.
Was ist los in Kaiserslautern?
Zunächst mit dem SWR und dann mit dem Deutschlandfunk habe ich über das relativ gute Abschneiden der AfD im Wahlkreis Kaiserslautern gesprochen. Der Artikel beim SWR hat mir die bislang originellste Beleidigung meiner Karriere eingebacht: meine Uni sei so schlecht, dass sie demnächst komplett aus dem Ranking fallen werde. Womit ich das verdient habe, kann…
Why and how is Elon Musk supporting “Alternative for Germany” and other European far-right actors?
The world’s richest man is wielding his immense wealth, political influence, and control over global companies to promote authoritarian forces worldwide. What could go wrong?
Using LLMs to read your Bluesky feed, disinformation as the lesser problem, the AfD’s fake plane tickets, and the normalisation of the radical right in Europe: 4 links I liked
LLMs tackle Bluesky feeds, disinformation takes a backseat, AfD’s ticket scandal unfolds, and Europe grapples with far-right normalisation.