Entrepreneurs, defend yourself! The irrational demand for a commitment against the AfD

Entrepreneurs, defend yourself! The irrational demand for a commitment against the AfD

According to a report from www.cicero.de,

The public debate in Germany and Europe is currently taking a new turn. A correspondent for Wirtschaftswoche calls on entrepreneurs to take a clear position against the AfD. The thesis says that it is not the deteriorating conditions in Germany that are damaging the economy, but rather the existence and poll numbers of the AfD, as this casts a brown light on the country. There is talk that the AfD's election and survey successes are scaring off foreign skilled workers and endangering future technologies. But is that really the case?

The AfD's poll numbers are not the cause of any crisis, but rather a direct consequence of the politics of the past few years and the public discourse. The demonization of the AfD and public pressure to position itself against the party are unlikely to cause the AfD to lose support. On the contrary, such measures could prove to be counterproductive and could even benefit the AfD more than harm.

The demand for entrepreneurs to publicly position themselves against the AfD is met with criticism. In a free society, entrepreneurs have no obligation to make political statements, especially not by ordering them from above. It is questionable whether it is the job of journalism to blame those who refuse to do so. This development could lead to discussions no longer being conducted with arguments but with reference to alleged microaggressions, which would impair freedom of expression.

It remains to be seen how the public debate will develop and whether the calls for a commitment against the AfD will actually have an effect. However, care should be taken to ensure that freedom of expression and the diversity of opinions are preserved in Germany.