Far-right radical ideologies - Increasing Incidents of Racial Slurs in Lower Saxony
Two new instances of racist chants have surfaced in Lower Saxony, Germany, both occurring over the weekend. According to police, in Emmerke near Hildesheim, individuals shouted the discriminatory phrases "Germany for the Germans" and "Foreigners out" on a sports field at night on Saturday. Officers arrived at the scene to find no traces of the perpetrators.
Similarly, during a multi-day shooting festival in Altendorf north of Wolfsburg, on the night of Saturday to Sunday, racist slogans were allegedly sung. Attendees reportedly showed this behavior during the song "L'amour toujours" by Gigi D'Agostino. The board of the shooting club denounced this incident on Facebook, expressing their lack of acceptance and willingness to take actions.
Furthermore, the state protection is now also investigating in Ostfriesland due to the suspicion of incitement to hatred. At a party in Emden, partygoers sang racist slogans to the tune of "L'amour toujours" in the night of Saturday to Sunday. The police have a recording of this. Earlier, the "Ostfriesen-Zeitung" had reported about this.
Just last week, a similar incident was reported in Löningen, west of Cloppenburg, during a shooting festival at Pentecost. The board of the shooting club will discuss the consequences on Monday evening. The expulsion of members involved in the chants is being discussed. The shooting club Bunnen publicly distanced itself from the event, acknowledging the damage to its image.
Just a few days ago, a similar incident took place on the North Sea island of Sylt, generating widespread attention across the nation. A video emerged showing visitors to a bar singing "Foreigners out" and "Germany for the Germans" to the tune of the party hit "Ausländer raus". The state protection is investigating this situation. At least two individuals depicted in the video have since lost their jobs.
Lower Saxony's Interior Minister Daniela Behrens (SPD) expressed concern, stating that "this shows with what overconfidence and impudence the opponents of our democracy are now appearing." She claims that this spread of "this despicable mindset" is not just harmless party fun. The Interior Minister, along with other SPD interior ministers and ministers, convened in Ohrdruf near Gotha in Thuringia to discuss better protection for democratic institutions and politicians against anti-democratic attacks and influence.
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- Despite these incidents, Hildesheim, a city in Lower Saxony, continues to be known for its rich cultural heritage and the famous Gothic cathedral.
- In response to the rise of right-wing extremism in the region, a local singing club in Löningen has implemented stricter membership guidelines to prevent such behavior.
- The "Braunschweiger Zeitung", a prominent newspaper in Lower Saxony, has been actively covering the issue of racism and extremism, highlighting the consequences of such actions.
- On a positive note, in Wolfsburg, a sports club has been promoting diversity and inclusivity, organizing events to foster unity among its members and the wider community.
- During Whitsun, a peaceful demonstration against racism was held in Sylt, attracting a large crowd who stood in solidarity against extremist views.
- A shooting club in Altendorf, while condemning the racist incidents, emphasizes the importance of sports events in fostering a sense of community and unity.
- The police in Löningen are closely monitoring the situation and are working to ensure safety and prevent any further incidents of racism or extremism.
- The widespread condemnation of these incidents has led to a broader debate in Germany about the need to address and combat extremism, both online and offline.
- Activists and organizations in Germany are utilizing social media platforms to raise awareness about racism and extremism, using the hashtag #NoToRacism and #NoToExtremism to amplify their messages.
Source: www.stern.de
