campaign - Woman accuses CDU-candidate in Brandenburg of racist behavior
In Cottbus, Brandenburg, a CDU candidate was physically attacked and insulted for apparent racist reasons while putting up election posters with family members. Adeline Abimnwi Awemo was assaulted by an unknown woman, according to the police. The woman reportedly hit Awemo on the neck and made derogatory remarks, including "You are not humans."
Awemo was treated at the hospital on Thursday evening. Investigations were launched against the suspected assailant, a 29-year-old woman, for incitement to hatred with bodily harm. The police were alerted via an emergency call.
Awemo thanks police and first responders
According to the latest investigation, the suspect is believed to have attacked the Cameroon-born politician, who holds German citizenship, due to racist motives. The suspect herself reported Awemo for bodily harm. The intensive investigations of the criminal police continued.
Awemo thanked the police and first responders. She shared: "I went into politics to work with people and make a difference together." I will remain 'the Cottbus resident' who engages for the people there. 'Together we will make it work', she declared.
The CDU chairman in Brandenburg, Jan Redmann, stated: "The increasing risk for people who politically engage for our country is unacceptable." He announced plans to visit Cottbus to support Awemo during the campaign. "All those who fuel polarization in our society and contribute to a growing degeneration are responsible for this act," he criticized.
CDU General Secretary condemns attack sharply
The General Secretary of the Federal CDU, Carsten Linnemann, condemned the attack sharply. This incident "shows exemplarily what is getting out of control in our country," he told the Funke Media Group newspapers. "Hate and violence are on the rise, the polarization spiral is spinning faster," he warned.
For the Brandenburg Greens, Spokeswoman Antje Toepfer stated: "We are appalled by the incident and condemn the act in the strongest terms." She described it as a "cowardly and contemptible attack on an engaged politician." The Greens stand "solidly by the side of the affected candidate." The responsible parties must be held accountable.
The Spokesman for the Brandenburg Left, Sebastian Walter, stated: "Attacks on politicians are now also affecting the CDU, and they make clear how widespread the degeneration and violence readiness is." Whoever attacks candidates, attacks "the democracy as a whole." There should be "no justification for that."
In the past few months, politicians and politicians have been attacked across Germany. A new Brandenburg state parliament is to be elected on September 22.
- The attack on Adeline Awemo, a CDU candidate in Brandenburg's Cottbus, occurred while she was putting up election posters with her family.
- The suspect in the case, a 29-year-old woman, reportedly attacked Awemo, causing bodily harm and making racist remarks, such as "You are not humans."
- Awemo expressed her gratitude towards the police and first responders, highlighting her commitment to politics and engaging with the community in Cottbus.
- Following the attack, the General Secretary of the Federal CDU, Carsten Linnemann, strongly condemned the incident, stating that hate and violence are on the rise in Germany.
