Cathy Hummels expresses regret over using a Nazi slogan.
Recently, Cathy Hummels has been the subject of controversy on her Instagram page. She shared a Nazi slogan, which was recently used by Björn Höcke, the AfD parliamentary group leader in Thuringia, resulting in his conviction. Now, Hummels is trying to clarify her stance regarding the matter.
The case against Björn Höcke has been all over the news this week. He was fined a total of 13,000 euros by the Halle district court for using the slogan "Everything for Germany" in a speech. This slogan has ties to the Sturmabteilung (SA), a group responsible for turning Germany into a dictatorship from 1933 to 1945, starting World War II, and causing the murder of millions of people. The SA is banned in Germany due to these horrific events.
The court didn't buy Höcke's explanation that he was unaware of the slogan's origin and meaning, considering he used to be a history teacher. In Hummels' case, it's more likely that her ignorance would be allowed - or is it?
Cathy Hummels posted the same SA slogan on her Instagram just one day after Höcke's conviction. She used it in a promotional partnership with a department store chain for the start of the European Football Championship in Germany on June 14. By captioning a photo of a soccer ball with "This will be a great experience. Everything for Germany!", she unwittingly stirred up a storm.
Regrets and Apologies
Hummels swiftly faced a wave of criticism, leading to immediate deletion of the post. When questioned by RTL, she responded: "Ash on my head, I didn't catch the news about Höcke's trial and the Nazi slogan, and I was unaware of its background. I removed it right away and state my opposition to right-wing extremist slogans and parties like the AfD."
Despite her explanation of it being a mistake, Cathy Hummels is still being slammed by many. One user on platform X made a clear statement: "If you genuinely didn't notice, then you are Cathy Hummels and posted a slogan for which Höcke was convicted yesterday!"
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Following the backlash, Cathy Hummels expressed her regret for using the Nazi slogan, similar to how the AfD's leader Björn Höcke faced consequences for his actions. Despite Hummels' claim of being unaware of the slogan's origin and context, many viewers on social media platforms questioned her belief. The controversy surrounding this issue has sparked discussions about the responsibility of individuals, especially public figures, to stay informed about controversial phrases and their historical implications.
Source: www.ntv.de
