Sylt racism uproar: institution mulls expulsion for student
After hearing some racist chants from guests at a local party in Sylt, the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW) is looking into actions against a suspected student. According to the Hamburg Higher Education Law, they are currently investigating whether an expulsion process can be started. The university's president has called a meeting of the expulsion committee to discuss this further. The student is facing a two-month ban from the university premises, which also includes attending classes.
In a now-viral video, young individuals are seen and heard singing racist slogans to the beat of the popular song "L'amour toujours" by Gigi D'Agostino. They chant "Germany for the Germans - Foreigners out!" while one person makes a hand gesture similar to the Nazi salute. The North Frisian State Police Department is currently investigating these individuals for offensive speech and unconstitutional symbols. The incident has caused a stir across the country.
HAW's Facebook statement: [Link]
Video of the Racist Chanting Incident: [Link]
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- The incident on Sylt has sparked outrage in Schleswig-Holstein, attracting attention even beyond Germany's borders on social media platforms like Facebook.
- Despite facing public grumbling and criticism, the student from Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW) continues to defend their actions, justifying the racist chants as a form of extremist expression.
- In an effort to address the rising concerns of extremism in educational institutions, many universities in Germany, including the University of Applied Sciences in Hamburg, have implemented initiatives to promote inclusivity and diversity.
- A petition has been circulating online, calling for the student's expulsion from the University of Applied Sciences in Hamburg and urging German leaders to take strong measures against such incidents of xenophobia.
Source: www.stern.de
