Dirk Laabs, Michael Kraske: "Widersetzt euch!" - Den Faschismus besiegen
Summary
Dirk Laabs discusses his new book with Michael Kraske, arguing that mere information is no longer sufficient to counter the AfD’s rise. He calls for active civic resistance, debunking myths about neutrality and the feasibility of banning the party. The interview critiques the CDU’s strategic drift toward right-wing populism and urges a sustained, coordinated effort to combat radicalization through persistent public engagement.
Topics discussed
Introduction to authors and the new book 'Widersetzt euch'
Why information alone is no longer enough: calling for resistance
Debunking the myth of neutrality in schools and public institutions
How the AfD weakens civil society and influences the CDU
Critique of CDU strategy and the 'out of control' migration narrative
Chances for the center-right to counter the AfD within the CDU
The legal basis and timing of a potential party ban
Clarifying misconceptions about the ban procedure and NPD comparison
Is the AfD a mass movement? Analyzing voter motivation and propaganda
Addressing anti-democratic voters and the role of media in radicalization
Building a sustainable, broad-based civil society resistance
Flood the zone with good stuff: strategies for positive mobilization
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