Turkish journalist Ece Temelkuran left her home country 10 years ago due to political threats. She now warns European countries about the dangers of fascism and how emotions are used in politics.
Ece Temelkuran, a Turkish journalist, left her home country ten years ago. She now shares her story and warnings with Europe. She hopes others can learn from Turkey's past.
Ms. Temelkuran faced threats and pressure because of her critical writing. She believes the idea of "home" and the feelings it brings are very important in today's politics. She writes about this in her latest book.
She warns that what happened in Turkey, a slow shift towards fascism, can happen elsewhere. She urges people not to ignore the early signs. She feels many in the West are too quick to dismiss these dangers.
Ms. Temelkuran highlights how emotions like loneliness, fear, and worry are used in politics. She says the far-right is very good at managing and using these feelings. She believes it's a new responsibility for thinkers to care about how people feel.
She insists on calling the danger "fascism" rather than softer terms like "authoritarianism." She explains that calling it fascism means people must act. Otherwise, it might be seen as a temporary problem that will pass.
