Filzmaier analyzes

Merry Christmas, our politicians and us

Peter Filzmaier is Professor of Political Science at Karl Franzens University Graz and the University for Continuing Education Krems.(Bild: Krone KREATIV/APA/ HELMUT FOHRINGER)

Christmas is. Christmas Eve is a time for reflection. So we should also question our behavior towards politicians. Because we often do them an injustice by insulting and mocking them.

1) Great Expectations is a novel by Charles Dickens in which an orphan boy has an unknown benefactor as his patron. In the same way, we expect politicians to provide solutions at the push of a button. From successfully combating inflation to a perfect healthcare system. The fact that such things are more difficult than a heart operation is not accepted.