Artists under pressure: Schlink compares the USA with equal connection in 1933

Artists under pressure: Schlink compares the USA with equal connection in 1933

In the past few days, prominent personalities such as the writer Daniel Kehlmann and the author Bernhard Schlink have raised concerns about the current Situation of culture in the USA. [Deutschlandfunk] (https://www.deutschlandfunk.de/gleglaltschalt-wie-193-in-Deutschland-daniel-Kehlmann-and-Bernhard-Schlink-Gorge-Teber-Decklu-102.html) reports that Kehlmann points to drastic cuts of government agents for facilities such as * voice of America * and for theater performances. These economic incisions not only represent a threat to art, but also bring artists into a difficult situation because they have to worry about how their statements could be interpreted by the current political leadership.

Schlink, which is concerned about the restrictions on freedom of expression, compares the situation with synchronization in Germany in 1933. In his opinion, state coercion and social obedience in the USA have accepted worrying proportions. He also expressed considerable doubts about the fairness of future elections and criticized that Donald Trump weakens, weakens, weakens, weakens or even smashed the democratic order. The universities and large law firms are forced to adapt Trump's line so as not to get the red card and lose funding.

A look at the political structure of the USA

But how does politics actually work in the United States? ZDF explains that the white house is the official seat of the US president, who, together with the congress and the Supreme Court, control state violence. The congress is composed of the House of Representatives and the Senate and ensures that the power of the President is not excessively concentrated.

The next presidential election is scheduled for November 5, 2024, while Joe Biden remains in office until January 20, 2025. A president's term is four years, but re -election is possible. A remarkable aspect of American politics is that the congress decides laws and thus has a direct impact on the government's expenditure, which is of crucial importance, especially in times of crisis.

The role of control and transparency

In Germany, on the other hand, the Bundestag is responsible for issuing laws and controlling the federal government. Bundestag explains that the members must be informed about the government's expenditure, since it is tax money. During the question time, the MPs have the opportunity to ask the ministers who are obliged to provide answers - a fundamental element of political transparency.

Developments in the USA throw a light on the need for control and transparency for maintaining a democratic society. In a climate in which state institutions come under pressure, it is to be hoped that the voice of art and culture does not fall silent and democracy keeps its roots. It remains to be seen which direction the US policy will take after the upcoming elections and how the cultural landscape will develop.