Overview

• In an interview with Verlag Nürnberger Presse reported by dpa, Friedman says the time frame to safeguard Germany’s democratic order is short.
• He warns it is possible the AfD could secure minister‑president posts in upcoming eastern state elections.
• He argues a 2027 victory for the far right in France would alter the European Union’s direction.
• He points to a U.S. movement he believes threatens democracy there, creating unprecedented global pressure.
• He urges self‑described democrats to act with tenacity and self‑confidence, noting recent public outrage after the cancellation of his planned reading in Klütz.