Germany has built its new identity on turning its back on its past, but at what cost? Today, the far-right is topping the polls, police violence is soaring, and free speech is increasingly restricted.
In this eye-opening episode of The Tea with Myriam François, we are joined by journalist and podcaster James Jackson to dive into Germany’s complex and troubling relationship with Israel, Zionism, and its own historical identity.
From Angela Merkel’s declaration that Israel’s security is Germany’s 'Staatsräson', to the silencing of Palestinian solidarity and dissenting Jewish voices, we unpack the dangerous intersections of history, politics, and power.
We explore:
⚡ Merkel’s 'Staatsräson', — when moral duty becomes state power
⚡ AfD surge — the far-right on the rise
⚡ Silenced voices — Jewish critics of Israel under pressure
⚡ BDS crackdown — civil society under siege
⚡ “Islamo-N*zi” — Manufacturing a new threat
⚡ The rush to remilitarisation
⚡ History weaponised — from the Holocaust to Gaza
The German approach to confronting history was to declare, “We were all guilty as a nation” - a line that conveniently absolves individuals of the blame.
“Ultimately it's a redemption narrative, a guilt pride - so you're proud of how evil your nation was and how you've accepted that.”
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AUDIO CREDITS
Presenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam François
Guest: James Jackson
Senior Producer: Sara Farolfi
Producer: Nadège Bizimungu
Assistant Producer: Poppy Jacobs
Research: Leena Khan
Video Editor: Max Bubnov
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AUDIO CREDITS
Presenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam François
Guest: Emad Mostaque
Senior Producer: Sara Farolfi
Producer: Nadège Bizimungu
Assistant Producer: Poppy Jacobs
Research: Leena Khan
Video Editor: Max Bubnov
An MPWR Productions show.
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