Bernd Wannenmacher

Bernd Wannenmacher is an emeritus professor of political science at Freie Universität Berlin, recognized for his expertise in left-wing extremism. Until 2021, he led the SED-State Research Network, an interdisciplinary body focused on studying the regime in East Germany. Wannenmacher has expressed concerns about the media's tendency to downplay the threat of leftist terrorism in Germany, particularly in light of recent attacks, arguing that this reflects a broader societal bias that perceives leftist motives as morally justifiable.