Senator Specialising in Science - At TU Berlin, Czyborra sees the necessity of taking more steps.
The Science Senator of Berlin, Ina Czyborra, sees the apology of TU President Geraldine Rauch for liking questionable posts in connection with the Gaza conflict in a positive light. However, she believes that more action is needed.
"I'm primarily grateful that Mrs. Rauch has publicly expressed herself," Czyborra commented on Thursday at the Technical University (TU) while discussing another topic. "It was crucial for her to take a stand and put it in context." There should be no doubt that the universities in Berlin are firmly against violence and anti-Semitism, and are committed to protecting their students and employees.
Now, the ball is in the TU's court. "The TU needs to discuss this matter further in their committees," said the SPD politician. "Their focus should be on avoiding damage to the TU, the Berlin science scene, and the state of Berlin." The TU must act cautiously and include the president in the discussions about how to restore trust in the university.
Czyborra emphasized that as Science Senator, she would approach the situation with care. It's crucial to maintain composure and work together with all parties concerned to determine the appropriate direction for the Berlin science scene. The Senate will also have its say on the matter, as it seeks to understand the situation better. "The Senate's voice is united on this," reassured Czyborra.
Berlin's Culture Senator Joe Chialo (CDU) had previously called for consequences, despite Rauch's apology. He stated that Rauch's apology was insufficient given her role as university president. "A person in such an exposed position cannot simply brush this off by providing a somewhat blunt explanation," said Chialo to RBB.
Rauch admitted the day before, under intense criticism, that she was responsible for liking posts on platform X that contained anti-Semitic content or came from anti-Semitic sources. "I liked posts on platform X related to the situation in Gaza and Rafah, which were anti-Semitic in nature or had anti-Semitic origins," she said in a statement. She acknowledged the accusations against her and intended to sever all links with the anti-Semitic content or authors of the posts.
Read also:
- Tough return to normality in snow and ice
- Fewer unauthorized entries: Domino effect through controls
- Trial against BND employee from mid-December
- Arrangement generates buzz: Rheinmetall becomes backer of BVB
Source:
