Talk mit Joachim Gauck: »Dann wäre Merz ein politischer Volltrottel«
Summary
Bundespräsident a.D. Joachim Gauck discusses the crisis of the political center in Germany, criticizing the CDU's electoral failures and Friedrich Merz's leadership while analyzing the rise of the AfD and the Left Party in Berlin. He reflects on his personal history as a citizen activist in the GDR, emphasizing that "recognizability" and authenticity are crucial for political trust. Gauck argues that democracy must be "defensive" against those who seek to destroy it, urging politicians to find the courage for necessary reforms rather than merely following public sentiment.
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