Sachsen-Anhalt's #moderndenken vs. AfD's #deutschdenken: A Glossary

In the run-up to the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, the state's official tourism slogan #moderndenken is contrasted with the AfD's campaign hashtag #deutschdenken. The article, published by Süddeutsche Zeitung, explores whether 'German thinking' exists and what it might entail, offering a glossary of terms. Saxony-Anhalt, described as small, relatively poor, and sparsely populated, is nonetheless presented as a 'spiritual way of life' that deserves attention beyond being a transit region on the A9 between Munich and Berlin. The state's slogan aims to convey that Saxony-Anhalt has not only a history but also a present and hopefully a future. The piece critically examines the political implications of the AfD's slogan, questioning the notion of a distinct 'German' mode of thought.