Author and academic Jeffrey Gedmin
is the co-founder of The American Interest magazine, and former president of Radio Free Europe-Radio Liberty (RFE-RL).
LE FIGARO.
- Recurring manifestations of social discontent are increasing in Germany (farmers, railway workers), reminiscent of the French “yellow vests”.
What are the deep roots?
Jeffrey GEDMIN.
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Germany is facing its version of the revolts that are sweeping through other modern democracies.
For segments of our electorates, the pace of change brought about by globalization, liberalized trade and new technologies is dizzying.
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If you add the social and political effects of immigration, you see the systemic stress that is gaining ground.
Germans struggle with questions of economic justice, social cohesion and identity.
They ask themselves who they are as a nation, how to balance modernity and tradition.
The puzzle has many pieces.
A change is in…
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