Joschka Fischer - "Who are we?"

Germany in search of its identity.

Germany's role in a new world order.

Increasing the defense budget? Re-introduction of compulsory military service? European nuclear deterrence? An in-depth analysis of German politics in times of global upheaval.

After the first quarter of the 21st century, it is clear to see that the world is undergoing radical geopolitical, technological and economic transformations: the intensified rivalry between major world powers, the artificial intelligence revolution, the rise of the global South.

What does this mean for Germany today, for the country in the middle of Europe, still the third strongest industrialized nation in the world, but post-national and almost invisible as a military power due to its shattered history? Can this remain the case in the face of new military threats to Europe, the withdrawal of the USA as a guarantor power and the danger of losing touch technologically and economically? The secret of Germany's resurgence after 1945 was the trust that its former wartime enemies placed in the country at the heart of Europe.

Former Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer shows what it means today to continue to live up to this trust and at the same time courageously face up to the completely new threats of the 21st century - militarily, technologically and politically.

Moderated by: Matthias Bongard