Guided democracy

On February 13, 2026, author Harald Martenstein gave a speech at Hamburg's Thalia Theater. The occasion was a mock trial held at the theater concerning a ban on the AfD party. Martenstein saw his task as providing arguments against this ban. This turned into a brilliant plea for a democracy that belongs to no one but the electorate, where open debate is encouraged, and where both "left" and "right" are legitimate political stances. In this book, Martenstein further elaborates on his position: Democracy only exists where a change of direction is possible. A democracy without alternatives, where not everything can be fiercely debated, is in truth no longer one. Freedom can never be defended by abolishing it. This book, too, will spark discussions.

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