Extremism - A CDU politician was insulted and attacked in a racist manner
The CDU politician Adeline Abimnwi Awemo was racially insulted and attacked while hanging election posters in Cottbus. The CDU announced this following the incident on Thursday evening.
Awemo, who is running for the state election in the fall, was reportedly insulted with racist remarks by a woman. According to the CDU, the politician was lightly injured during the incident. The police confirmed the attack. CDU state chairman Jan Redmann expressed shock and said: "The increasing risk for people who engage politically in our country is unacceptable."
The CDU politician, who holds German citizenship, was born in Cameroon. She sits on the integration and migration committee in Cottbus. In the state election, she is running as the CDU's direct candidate in the Cottbus-Süd constituency.
- The attack on Adeline Abimnwi Awemo took place in Brandenburg, specifically in the city of Cottbus, where she resides and serves as a city councilor.
- Following the incident, the CDU decided to reinforce their efforts against extremism in the upcoming state election, highlighting the need for unity and tolerance in the face of such acts of criminality.
- In response to the attack, Awemo's party, the CDU, has encouraged its members to increase security measures during election campaigns and to report any incidents of hate speech or violence to the authorities.
- Despite the incident, Awemo remains determined to continue her political career in Germany, unwavering in her commitment to promote diversity and inclusion in the Cottbus-Süd constituency during the state election.
- The CDU's strong stance against extremism and hate speech during the state election campaign serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding democratic values and ensuring a safe and fair political environment for all parties in Germany.
