Westend-Verlag publisher Markus J. Karsten responds to author criticism over 'right-wing' shift

Markus J. Karsten, publisher of Westend-Verlag, has responded to an open letter signed by 30 authors including Left Party politician Gregor Gysi, who accused the publisher of a 'right-wing open realignment.' Karsten denies refusing dialogue, stating the publisher has always maintained open communication with authors. He argues that the term 'left' has become unusable in public discourse. The controversy follows the publication of a book that prompted the authors' protest.