A column by Dorothea Schupelius in Welt has drawn attention to the expanding use of the "enemy of the right" (Feindbild Rechts) label in German public discourse.
Schupelius argues that being categorized as politically right-wing now effectively equates to social defeat, noting a remarkable expansion of the term beyond traditional political debate.
The piece highlights how accusations of racism and right-wing extremism are increasingly deployed to marginalize dissenting views, reflecting a broader realignment of cultural and political boundaries in Germany.
This shift underscores growing polarization and raises questions about how mainstream institutions and corporate stakeholders navigate evolving cultural norms.