Kühnert expresses concerns over instances of homophobia among Muslim male individuals.
Kevin Kühnert, the SPD's leader, openly identifies as gay and encounters mixed reactions in Berlin. Homophobic comments from Muslim men are not unusual occurrences for him. However, Kühnert rejects the notion of labeling or stereotyping.
According to Kühnert, in his constituency of Tempelhof-Schöneberg, homophobic remarks from Muslim men are more common than what's typically encountered on city streets. He shared this with Spiegel.
Kühnert made it clear: "It's undeniable that most Muslims in my constituency aren't homophobic. But those who are, infringe upon my liberties and have no right to do so." He emphasized that he wouldn't stay quiet about this out of tactical considerations.
The SPD General Secretary has expressed empathy with the views of Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir. Özdemir lately penned an opinion piece for the "Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung," where he stated that his daughter and her friends commonly feel uncomfortable or objectified by men with a migrant background in Berlin with suggestive glances or sexualization. He argued that there's "no need to tolerate such harassment."
Kühnert concurred, saying, "I'm not a woman, but I can picture what he's talking about as a gay man." Özdemir had discussed "sexism and chauvinism influenced by Islam, but not every Muslim is misogynistic."
The SPD, led by Kevin Kühnert, represents a diverse group of individuals, including Kühnert himself, who faces homophobic comments from some Muslim men in his constituency. In response to Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir's article on harassment in Berlin, Kühnert agreed, stating he could relate as a gay man.
