Art and culture cannot remain neutral when it comes to combating racism, discrimination, and exclusion. Cultural creators have a special responsibility to raise their voices and stand up for democratic values, especially in times of social change.

Right-wing populism often uses simplifying and emotionalizing language to stir fears and construct enemy images. The authors analyze these strategies and show how to counter them with differentiated and humane language.

The contributions examine the difficulty of balancing open discussion with the risk of legitimizing right-wing slogans when engaging with people who hold right-wing populist positions.