Sabine Beppler-Spahl | The European Conservative

Germany’s Protestant Church and the Seeds of a Religious Backlash

Sabine Beppler-Spahl April 2, 2026

Because it is the religious Right that has been the most unapologetic defender of classical Christian values, church leaders now find it difficult to articulate those values at all.

The Imminent End of the SPD Is Nothing To Deplore

Sabine Beppler-Spahl March 27, 2026

The party that was once—for better or worse—seen as a vehicle for popular representation has become an obstacle to democratic change.

A Muslim preacher calls on Muslims to show themselves during a banned demonstration in support of Palestinians at Richardplatz, Neukölln, Berlin on October 11, 2023, four days after the October 7 Hamas pogrom in Israel.

Berlin’s Day of Intimidation

Sabine Beppler-Spahl March 20, 2026

The last thing Berlin needs is a day against Islamophobia—what it does need is better politicians.

War, Pacifism, and the Failure of German Political Leadership

Sabine Beppler-Spahl March 13, 2026

Over decades, Germany’s political elites have systematically undermined the very values that might inspire citizens to feel a stake in their country’s defence.

The German Elite’s Anti-Americanism

Sabine Beppler-Spahl March 9, 2026

Much of the sense of European superiority towards America has long rested on an elitist belief that America is dominated by the wrong kind of voters.

CDU’s Party Congress: A Carefully Choreographed Illusion

Sabine Beppler-Spahl February 26, 2026

The two parties once regarded as the main rivals openly admitting they are bound to disappoint even their remaining supporters was, perhaps, the conference’s one honest moment.

Gender Quotas: The Wrong Answer to the Wrong Question

Sabine Beppler-Spahl February 19, 2026

The hollow claim that a quota would enhance democratic representation is glaring in light of the systematic exclusion of the right-populist AfD.

When Winter Becomes a Culture War

Sabine Beppler-Spahl February 13, 2026

After years of campaigns about global warming, during which experts informed us that snow and ice would become “a thing of the past,” winter seems to have come as a shock to many in our establishment.

The Dishonest Debate on Violence Against Women in Germany

Sabine Beppler-Spahl February 5, 2026

What is meant to be anti-discriminatory is a plot to confuse—and insulting to normal citizens.

Censorship Backfires: Germany’s Assault on Press Freedom

Sabine Beppler-Spahl January 15, 2026

There is a direct link between our establishment’s struggle against social media and ‘fake news’ and the growing perception of politicians as dishonest.

Tag: Sabine Beppler-Spahl

Germany’s Protestant Church and the Seeds of a Religious Backlash

The Imminent End of the SPD Is Nothing To Deplore

Berlin’s Day of Intimidation

War, Pacifism, and the Failure of German Political Leadership

The German Elite’s Anti-Americanism

CDU’s Party Congress: A Carefully Choreographed Illusion

Gender Quotas: The Wrong Answer to the Wrong Question

When Winter Becomes a Culture War

The Dishonest Debate on Violence Against Women in Germany

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