Student prohibited from attending University of Applied Sciences due to connection with Sylt racism incident
"This university should be a welcoming space for everyone, regardless of their background in terms of nationality, ethnicity, religion, belief system, disability, or sexual identity," the HAW announced on Monday.
The expulsion order includes attendance at lectures. "Reflecting on the Hamburg Higher Education Act, we're currently checking if expelling this student is an option," the university clarified. To do this, they've set up a special committee. Students are also part of this committee.
The video circulating online, recorded at a noble bar in Kampen on Sylt, has sparked anger across the nation for several days. It features several young people singing the party anthem "L'Amour Toujours" with controversial lyrics: "Foreigners out" and "Germany for the Germans." As the scandal unfolds, more cases of similar incidents at parties or elsewhere have emerged.
The student involved in the video was identified by the university as a participant. They previously made a statement against the offensive lyrics in the video, calling it "degrading statements that they don't agree with."
Due to the controversial video, the local police and public prosecutor's office in Flensburg are conducting an investigation, focusing on potential incitement to hatred. This incident has initiated a conversation on the rise of far-right sentiments within the general population. Numerous organizers, including the operators of Oktoberfest in Munich, have made the decision to ban the troublesome song at their upcoming event to prevent any potential racist incidents.
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- The student, who was linked to the Sylt racism incident, attends the University of Applied Sciences, but due to the controversy, their participation in university activities is currently restricted.
- Some students at the University of Applied Sciences are participating in a special committee formed to review the expulsion order, which includes the ban on attending lectures due to the North Sea island racism scandal.
- The House ban on one student has sparked a conversation about participation in university activities and the role of universities in promoting inclusivity, especially in light of the recent Sylt racism scandal.
- Following the Sylt racism scandal, the University of Applied Sciences released a statement expressing their commitment to fostering a welcoming environment for all students, regardless of their backgrounds, and denouncing any form of racism, such as the controversial lyrics in the "L'Amour Toujours" video.
- In response to the Sylt racism scandal and the University of Applied Sciences' expulsion order, Facebook users have started a campaign, with many sharing posts advocating for tolerance and condemning hate speech, hoping to foster a positive discussion around the issue and promote diversity within the university community.
Source: www.stern.de
