Podcast with Björn Höcke Reveals Self-Perception as 'Lovable'
The podcast 'Ungeskriptet' features a 4.5-hour interview with Björn Höcke, a prominent AfD politician. Höcke describes himself as 'nice' as a child, 'popular' as a young teacher, and as an adult 'modest', 'freedom-loving', 'down-to-earth', 'balanced', and 'lovable'. The article criticizes his self-praise and lack of embarrassment, noting that his mindset aligns with the German-nationalist educated bourgeoisie of the 1920s. The piece questions how such a figure can inspire the masses.
Key facts
- Podcast 'Ungeskriptet' features 4.5-hour interview with Björn Höcke
- Höcke describes himself as 'nice' as a child, 'popular' as a teacher
- Höcke claims to be 'modest', 'freedom-loving', 'down-to-earth', 'balanced', and 'lovable'
- Article states Höcke lives in the mindset of 1920s German-nationalist educated bourgeoisie
- Article criticizes Höcke's self-praise and lack of embarrassment
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- AfD
- Ungeskriptet
- Der Freitag