occasional reflections on culture & politics
The AfD, despite being populist and problematic, isn’t going anywhere—it holds power in various parliaments and reflects widespread discontent with traditional parties. Instead of exclusion, which only fuels resentment, we must engage in honest dialogue. Ignoring the AfD's rise means risking democracy itself, as bans fail to address underlying issues.
The post argues that liberal democracy depends on institutional checks and balances. Drawing on historical examples from Athens, Rome, and Weimar Germany, it warns against populist erosion of judicial and legislative independence. Democracy is framed not as majority rule, but as a system that protects individual rights through structural safeguards.
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