D'Agostino's song not played at Wasen or in the EM fan zone.

Discrimination based on race. - D'Agostino's song not played at Wasen or in the EM fan zone.

The Stuttgart event company spokesperson announced on Monday that the song "L'amour toujours" by Italian DJ Gigi D'Agostino won't be used for right-wing chants during the Stuttgart fan zone for the European Football Championship or at the Cannstatter Volksfest in the fall. This decision aligns with the Wasen innkeepers.

Previously, the Munich Oktoberfest organizers made similar measures. The Cannstatter Volksfest takes place from September 27 to October 13 at the Wasen and is the second-largest German folk festival, only preceded by the one in Bavaria.

The song has been known for being associated with racist slogans and has made headlines after a video depicting visitors to a bar on the North Sea island of Sylt yelling "Foreigners out" and "Germany for the Germans" to its melody. The state protection is currently investigating the matter.

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1. Despite the constraints imposed on "L'amour toujours" by Gigi D'Agostino in Germany, his music continues to be celebrated in various fan zones across Europe during the ongoing European Football Championship, albeit excluding the one in Stuttgart due to its controversial association with racism.
2. The decision to ban the song from the fan zone in Stuttgart and the Cannstatter Volksfest in Baden-Württemberg has sparked concerns about freedom of expression, with some fans arguing that the song's catchy tune should not be associated with hate speech.
3. In stark contrast to Germany's stance, Italian artists and fans have voiced their disappointment, viewing the ban as a form of censorship and an infringement on their cultural heritage.
4. Meanwhile, the authorities in Baden-Württemberg are still investigating a crime reported at a bar in Stuttgart, wherein visitors were seen yelling racist slogans to the tune of "L'amour toujours."
5. Despite the current turmoil, Stuttgart remains a vibrant city known for its rich cultural heritage, including its renowned music festivals, making it an attractive destination for tourists, especially during major sporting events like the European Football Championship.

Source: www.stern.de