Instrumentalization of Fear Threatens Democracies, Experts Warn Instrumentalization of fear by political actors, amplified by digital platforms and economic dislocation, is increasingly undermining democratic norms and social cohesion across Europe. …
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CDU sends brochure to AfD MPs and accuses party of threatening democracy
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoCDU sends ‘Abstieg für Deutschland’ brochure to AfD MPs CDU mailed its 30-page “Abstieg für Deutschland” brochure to all AfD Bundestag MPs, including a template resignation letter and a cover …
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Bertelsmann study finds Germany’s democracy widely supported but faltering in practice
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoDemokratiemonitor 2026: Strong Support for Democracy in Germany Despite Practical Shortcomings Demokratiemonitor 2026: Bertelsmann finds broad support for democracy in Germany despite practical shortcomings; survey data, trends and political implications. …
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Artificial Intelligence concentrates economic and political power threatening liberal democracy
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerArtificial Intelligence’s Real Threat to Democracy: Power Concentration, Not Just Productivity As artificial intelligence reshapes economies and institutions, the central danger lies in who controls AI resources and influence, not …
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Artificial intelligence threatens American democracy, philosopher Rainer Mühlhoff warns
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerExpert Warns Artificial Intelligence Poses Grave Risk to Democracy Rainer Mühlhoff warns that artificial intelligence threatens democracy, pointing to the U.S. where tech evangelism merges with governance and raises abuse …