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A flower grows between the cracks in the concrete floor.

Democratic resilience from the bottom up

BKHS Magazine "For a Just Democracy!"

Text by Maria Skóra

In the last decade, we have observed the rise of illiberal populism. Beyond analysing authoritarian playbooks, it is as important to identify the sources of democratic resilience to mitigate the risks of what some researchers…

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Industrial policy for a just democracy

BKHS Magazine „For a Just Democracy!“

A modern industrial policy can promote a just democracy. Under the mantle of “Bidenomics”, the US administration has launched a new industrial policy aimed not only at boosting economic growth and competing with China, but also at strengthening…

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A strong democracy needs resilient local politics!

BKHS Magazine „For a Just Democracy!“

Text by Maria Helmis-Arend

As far-right ideologies and violence are increasingly shaping the political landscape, local politicians in Germany are faced every day with an exhausting challenge: how can they support their communities and defend local…

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„Democracy thrives on compromise. Those who cannot compromise are useless for democracy.“

Helmut Schmidt

 

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„In a time of growing problems, we focus on the essentials with realism and sobriety.“

Helmut Schmidt

 

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„It is better to be prepared for a crisis than to bury your head in the sand.“

Helmut Schmidt

 

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