Germany: "More enthusiasm leads to more calmness" - This Merz advisor recommends less fear of the AfD
Historian Jens Nordalm has written a book about why we still live in one of the best countries in the world. How does he come to this conclusion? A meeting.
In the bustling café "Einstein Unter den Linden" in Berlin, a prevalent theme among the beverages is not eggs or yogurt, but rather cynicism. Amidst the mingling of political and media figures, a certain professional hardness, enhanced by gallows humor, sets the tone for conversations right from the morning. This is where Jens Nordalm stands out.
While others discuss the ongoing storyline of a Chancellor's downfall, Nordalm brings to mind Eduard Graf von Keyserling, the recently deceased nobleman and poet. Nordalm emphasizes Keyserling's enduring influence, suggesting that more of Keyserling's spirit could mean less risk to German democracy. Nordalm, in contrast to the other patrons, takes a sip from his teacup, a small comfort against the lingering autumn cold.
Just as he hopes the tea will heal his illness, he also offers a remedy for this troubled land: focusing on Germany's cultural and intellectual heritage.
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