Toomas Hendrik Ilves

In Germany, a country that for obvious reasons is far more attuned than most to the dangers of demagogy, populism, and nationalism, lawmakers have already proposed taking legal measures against fake news. When populist, nationalist fake news threatens the liberal democratic center, other Europeans may follow suit.

Estonian Politician

Raul Castro

In Cuba, taking into account the long fight for our independence and sovereignty, we will defend the one-party system in the face of the games, demagogy and the marketing of politics.

Cuban Statesman

Milan Kundera

Those who consider the Devil to be a partisan of Evil and angels to be warriors for Good accept the demagogy of the angels. Things are clearly more complicated.

Czechoslovakian Writer

Heinrich Boll

Many writers are radical. I am not, because of my age and because of my terrible fear of demagogy.

German Writer

Demagogy often implies unethical or manipulative behavior in politics or leadership.

Negative Connotation

Demagogy specifically targets emotions, bypassing rational argument.

Emotional Appeal

Demagogy is often used by those seeking to gain or maintain power.