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August 26, 2023 - 8:00am
For decades, Germany was a beacon of centrist political stability. During her 16-year leadership, Angela Merkel led a succession of grand coalitions which neutralised the political extremes, and piloted her country through an era of steady economic growth.
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SubscribeI would not consider the AfD “far-right”- The bulk of the party is right-wing conservative, but in fact liberal on certain issues (e.g. Covid). As for being “populist”, why is speaking up for the average citizen a bad thing?
Good insights in there and food for thought. Watch this space!
I love it when someone makes me examine /see a topic(s) from a different angle /point of view Thank you Mr Munchau for this very interesting discussion.