Quietly Exuded Competence

This cartoon captures the essence of a bland, grey European bureaucrat or politician. The figure sits at a desk with clasped hands, exuding an air of calculated professionalism. Surrounding him are charts and spreadsheets, symbols of a data-driven mindset. On his desk, a cup displays a sticker for Germany’s CDU party, with the tagline “Das C steht für Kompetenz,” adding a satirical nod to the party’s focus on competence as a brand. The image humorously highlights the faceless nature of bureaucracy and the reliance on statistics and data in modern political systems, making it a versatile commentary on technocracy.