Martin Schulz: ‘Manfred Weber&#821 • Table.Briefings

Throughout his political life, Martin Schulz, chairman of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, has dealt with right-wing nationalists, neo-fascists and populists. In an interview with Horand Knaup, he talks about Silvio Berlusconi, whom he legendarily defied 20 years ago, about the essential elements of democratic culture and the fears of decline of once stable social milieus.

Mr. Schulz, a trend toward right-wing conservative to nationalist majorities can be observed worldwide. Populists are seizing power, and once-conservative parties are forming alliances that were previously inconceivable. In Germany, the AfD has firmly established itself. What has happened?

Martin Schulz: ‘Manfred Weber’s way is wrong’

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