In this episode of Inconvenient Chats, we delve into the topic of what freedom means, particularly in the context of rising right-wing authoritarianism and the challenges faced by liberal democracies. We explore the different interpretations of freedom, the importance of debate in democratic societies, and the need to defend the true meaning of freedom against authoritarian narratives. We also emphasise the significance of individual values and the collective responsibility to uphold democratic principles.

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Main source

• Dirk Kurbjuweit - Elf Regeln im Kampf gegen das Autoritäre (Spiegel, January 2025)(https://www.spiegel.de/politik/demokratie-in-gefahr-elf-regeln-gegen-autoritaere-bedrohungen-a-9be87a48-0557-4c78-a177-71218edfb1be))