The Tagesspiegel criticizes the federal government’s communication strategy in dealing with the AfD in a commentary. Purely fact-based appeals are no longer sufficient against the far-right, the article states. A different tone is needed: showing respect without pandering, and taking citizens’ uncertainties seriously.
No one, not even Olaf Scholz, will push back the AfD by using harsher language, claiming more “plain speaking,” or pitting social milieus against each other, the commentary argues. The government must understand that citizens need to be reached differently.
