In this online discussion, Clara Bünger, Member of the German Bundestag, Minnesota State Senator Zaynab Mohamed, and fascism researcher and philosopher Jason Stanley will explore how authoritarian politics gain ground, how culture wars and the politics of historical memory are used to divide societies, and how democratic counter-power can be built on the ground.
Bringing together concrete political experience and critical analysis, the speakers will discuss what authoritarian dynamics look like in everyday political struggles, how communities and movements can resist them, and what lessons can be drawn for the current debate in Germany.
The focus will be on practical strategies, political organizing, and democratic action – not just diagnosis, but how to respond.
Clara Bünger is a current member of the German Bundestag, Zaynab Mohamed is a current Minnesota State Senator, and Jason Stanley is a scholar widely known for his work on fascism and propaganda.
The event will be held in English.
