Tag: Column by Norbert Frei
Structural break rather than structural change in the public sphere – what does that mean? – Opinion
The talk of “structural change in the public sphere” has accompanied us for decades, but has not caused much concern. Now, in the structural break, things should be different. Do…
Who got the big medals with the laurel wreath – opinion
Big crosses and big ceremonies: How Theodor Heuss invented the order for Konrad Adenauer, which the Christian Democrats don’t want to celebrate in the case of Angela Merkel. Ingratitude is…
Germany’s help for Ukraine: If you want to lead, you also have something to explain
The misery of Chancellor communication: Even when it comes to weapons, Scholz speaks as if he were not talking to citizens but to customers. source site
Column by Norbert Frei: The “compensation” 70 years ago – opinion
A few Germans and Israelis are cautiously exploring possible compensation options. The secret contacts are followed by months of negotiations, official and tough. But shortly before the meeting between the…
Russia: Comparing Putin to Mussolini or Hitler is beside the point
In the debate about Putin’s crimes, it is important to choose words precisely. What are the characteristics of fascism – and which of them do not apply to the regime…
Facebook and Co. need more democratic regulation. – Opinion
The hope that Facebook and Co. would solve the problems that they themselves created is naive at best. More democratic regulation is needed. If you’re ever asked about the intersection…
Energy policy: The Germans wanted this Russia policy
It is now said almost everywhere that politicians have failed in the face of Putin. But anyone who wants to blame them alone for Russia’s war of aggression is making…
Ukraine War: How History is Mobilized – Opinion
Rarely since 1945 has it been spoken so often and so much in the mode of historical comparison as in these days. With every new piece of horrifying news from…
National Socialism: Murder followed by breakfast
The protocol of the Wannsee Conference is the best-known document of the German murder of the Jews. However, even 80 years later, its meaning has not been fully clarified. .source…