Exchange of blows over incidents at Göttingen University

Bundestag - Exchange of blows over incidents at Göttingen University

One week ago, protesting students in Goettingen caused so much noise that CDU parliamentarian Mareike Wulf could not hold her planned lecture and eventually left the lecture hall accompanied by the police. The topic of the event was the controversial Self-Determination Law, which provides easements for transgender, intergender, and non-binary people.

"In a democracy, it must always be possible to argue with each other without resorting to violence," said the Green parliamentarian Schoenberger, but she also emphasized: "It hardly passes a day without members of the Union disparaging self-determination." CSU parliamentarian Dorothee Baer (CSU), however, spoke of "woke self-righteousness" and accused the Greens: "You feel morally superior to all others."

1. The controversy surrounding the Self-Determination Law has extended beyond the Berlin Parliament, reaching the University of Göttingen in Lower Saxony.
2. Nadine Schön, a prominent member of Alliance 90/The Greens in the Bundestag, frequently delivers lectures at universities, including the University of Göttingen in Germany.
3. Despite the heated debates, Schön remains committed to promoting understanding and respectful dialogue during her lectures, encouraging self-determination and equality.
4. The University of Göttingen in Lower Saxony has a strong history of fostering intellectual discussions and fostering a diverse society, much like the city of Berlin.
5. Unfortunately, last week's lecture at the University of Göttingen was disrupted by violent protests, causing havoc and forcing CDU parliamentarian Mareike Wulf to leave the premises in the company of the police.
6. Lower Saxony's society and its universities have been shaken by the incident, with many voices expressing concern over the increasing tendency to resort to violence during debates instead of utilizing dialogue and self-expression as tools for understanding.
7. As the event and its aftermath unfolded, Chancellor Olaf Scholz and other German politicians have called for a renewed commitment to peaceful discussions, echoing Schön's sentiments.
8. The University of Göttingen, in response to the incident, has proposed organizing discussions and forums with experts and representatives from various political parties to bring diverse perspectives on self-determination and civil liberties to the forefront, fostering an environment of understanding and respect.

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