The mood in the country has changed, said Michael Roth (MP and Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs) in the panel discussion, referring to the attack on SPD politician Ecke: "Many people have become more aggressive and angry. People are recognizing things that are not even proven as facts. It has become comfortable to constantly elevate oneself above others. I experience this anger and aggression every day and for me it was always only a matter of time before words turned into deeds."
Julia Friedlander (CEO of Atlantikbrücke) made a comparison with the USA: “My perception is that there is more incitement against others and more acute racism in Germany.” “Why are populist parties so attractive?” she asked. "It's often the fear of losing. And that needs to be recognized by politicians."
According to Thorsten Faas, communication is crucial here "The necessary transformations touch on many essential questions that affect our everyday lives. For example, the question of how we will feed ourselves or get around in the future. This needs to be communicated transparently and well."