Hubertus Heil (SPD politician) and Joachim Gauck (former German president) engage in a timely discussion examining threats to democracy from both internal and external forces. The evening explores hybrid attacks—disinformation campaigns, foreign influence networks, and geoeconomic manipulation—and examines how democracies can strengthen their defenses against authoritarian regimes, digital manipulation, and extremist movements. Moderated by journalist Annett Meiritz, drawing from their new book "Der Angriff der Autokraten" (The Attack of the Autocrats) published by Klett-Cotta Verlag. A thought-provoking conversation for anyone concerned with the future of democratic institutions and resilience.

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