FT News Briefing Martin Wolf and Anne Applebaum on democracy’s year of peril
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Jun 9, 2024 
In a riveting discussion, Anne Applebaum, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who has observed the political landscapes in the U.S. and Europe, joins Martin Wolf to dissect democracy's precarious state. They delve into Poland's recent elections as a beacon of hope against populism and analyze the far-reaching consequences if Donald Trump secures a second term. The conversation explores political bias, citizen engagement, and the fragile future of liberal democracy, underscoring the global implications of America's political shifts.
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Three Countries' Shift
- Anne Applebaum, citizen of three countries, felt a shift in political systems around 2015.
- She observed people she knew embracing extreme views and attacking the political systems themselves.
Poland's Cultural Anxiety
- Poland's economic success didn't prevent attacks on its democratic system.
- Cultural anxieties, like demographic change and perceived loss of control, fueled this challenge.
Poland's Counter-Revolution
- High voter turnout in Poland demonstrated a rejection of the ruling party's illiberal path.
- Abortion restrictions motivated young people to vote against losing democratic institutions and European ties.
