Thomas Biebricher: Right-wing drift of capital fractions threatens democracy
In the recently published anthology "Oben rechts," political scientist Thomas Biebricher and co-authors shift focus from working-class AfD voters to right-wing entrepreneurs, family businesses, and specific capital fractions driving authoritarian politics. Biebricher argues that authoritarianism is gaining traction in the milieu between the FDP and AfD, reshaping capitalist power blocs and putting pressure on CDU leader Friedrich Merz. The interview in der Freitag explores why parts of capital are drifting rightward and how new authoritarian projects emerge from these dynamics.
Key facts
- Thomas Biebricher is a political scientist.
- The anthology "Oben rechts" was recently published.
- The book focuses on right-wing entrepreneurs, family businesses, and capital fractions.
- Authoritarian politics are gaining support in the milieu between FDP and AfD.
- Capitalist power blocs are shifting.
- Friedrich Merz is increasingly under pressure.
- The interview was published in der Freitag.
- The article warns of alarm signals due to rightward drift of capital.
Entities
Institutions
- der Freitag
- FDP
- AfD
- CDU
Locations
- Germany