Der Soziologe Andreas Reckwitz erklärt, warum Pessimismus ein politisches Problem ist, von dem vor allem die AfD profitiert. Und er zeigt auf, wie es dem Land gelingen kann, wieder positiver in die Zukunft zu schauen.
In a Spiegel interview, sociologist Andreas Reckwitz discusses the AfD's strategy of capitalizing on pessimism by convincing people they are losing out while others are gaining. He analyzes how this perception fuels the AfD's success and suggests ways for Germany to foster a more positive outlook on the future. The interview, conducted by Maria Fiedler, was published on March 22, 2025. Access to the full article requires a SPIEGEL+ subscription.
