Die Kunst, den Gegner auszuhalten

Democracy does not require agreement on everything. It requires people and institutions capable of living with disagreement while respecting shared rules. But how much conflict can an open society withstand?

This non-fiction book examines populism, political radicalisation and exclusion, drawing on historical examples, developments in society and legal frameworks in Austria, Germany and across Europe.

What happens when populist parties gain influence? Where are the limits of majority rule? How can democratic institutions defend themselves without giving up the principles they are meant to protect? The book invites an informed and respectful discussion.