Post‑1945 Germany’s self‑imposed civic religion of WWII guilt functioned as a regional reassurance mechanism that enabled German economic dominance without triggering fears of renewed militarism. The piece claims this 'guilt culture' spread to victors, shaping broader European political norms.
— It links postwar moral culture to concrete geopolitical goals, explaining current European identity politics and hesitance on hard power.
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2025.08.01
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Discussion of Germany’s 'national cult of historical guilt' as an elite‑incentivized stabilizer after reunification and within the EU framework.
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