Bungacast UNLOCKED: /418/ Neoliberal Order Breakdown System, German-Style ft. Gregor Baszak
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Feb 20, 2025 Gregor Baszak, an independent researcher focusing on German politics, explores the tension in German centrism amid pressures from both the left and right. He discusses the remilitarization of public life and the implications of Sahra Wagenknecht's 'left-conservative' politics. The podcast delves into Germany's energy dynamics linked to the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and its evolving stance in the Ukraine War. Baszak also examines how populist figures like Marine Le Pen are reshaping national politics across Europe.
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German Political Landscape
- The AfD's support has decreased, but it remains high at 15% nationally.
- The CDU has regained support, potentially due to a stabilizing economy and dissatisfaction with the current coalition.
Media Framing in Germany
- German and Anglophone media share a similar framing on major political issues.
- However, the tone of German media has become noticeably more lecturing and opinionated.
Wokeness and Anti-Woke Activism
- The rise of "wokeness" and anti-woke activism, mirroring US trends, has contributed to Germany's changing political landscape.
- Institutions like the "misinformation/disinformation complex" play a role.