Historian Mathias Wörsching Discusses Rising Authoritarianism and Societal Shifts

Historian and political scientist Mathias Wörsching, an expert on fascism, analyzes contemporary political trends in an interview. He examines growing authoritarian movements globally, including political transformations in the United States and rising support for far-right parties in parts of eastern Germany. The discussion addresses criteria for identifying fascist tendencies, historical parallels, and societal responses amid upcoming regional elections in Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The conversation explores the balance between alarmism and underestimation of current political dynamics.