Andreas Rosenfelder

Andreas Rosenfelder is the chief commentator for the German news publication WELT. He is currently newsworthy due to his commentary on the German government's funding of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), specifically the program "Demokratie leben!" (Democracy Live!). Rosenfelder has criticized the program, arguing that it is too one-sided and gives the impression that the state is trying to indoctrinate citizens, which he believes is not the state's role. He also supports Karin Prien's decision to cut funding for organizations like "Correctiv" and "HateAid," viewing the reactions to the funding cuts as evidence that "Demokratie leben!" has become a subsidy program for left-leaning agitation. His commentary highlights ongoing debates about the role of government funding in supporting civil society and the potential for bias in such programs.