The Faustian Bargain of Cultural Control The far right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has long been a thorn in the side of European politics, peddling a toxic mix of nationalism and xenophobia.
Their latest move takes aim at German culture's vibrant arts scene by threatening to cut funding from institutions that don't conform to their narrow definition of "German" art.
This is a blatant attempt to strangle dissenting voices. The AfD's cultural policy program is not just about ideology; it's also about power.