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"I'm worried about the growing rudeness in political relationships." "Recent happenings at a bar on the island of Sylt only intensify this anxiety."
PROTESTS AT HUMBOLDT UNIVERSITY:
In answer, Steinmeier tacitly approves the vacating of the occupied institute at the Berlin Humboldt University:
"Protests and the expression of opinions are essential in a democracy, even at universities. However, the line is crossed when these actions involve antisemitic offenses. Here, the law must take control."
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD)
AT SYLT:
"It's obvious: These slogans are despicable, they're not acceptable."
"And they shouldn't be tolerated. That's why all our efforts are focused on stopping this from spreading."
PROTESTS AT UNIS:
The response from the Chancellor was less clear: "We're not passing judgment on the institute occupations. We're entrusting that to the responsible parties. I might mention that during my time as a student, the institute was occupied for different reasons." Hence, he doesn't wish to say anything further about this.
Deputy Chancellor Robert Habeck (Greens)
AT SYLT:
"Those who rant, exclude, and scream fascist slogans attack what holds our country together."
PROTESTS AT UNIS:
No action has been taken yet.
Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP)
AT SYLT:
"I'm dismayed by the deteriorating atmosphere in Germany, the debating climate in our country." He views the occurrence of guests at a club on Sylt shouting "Auslander raus" and "Deutschland den Deutschen" as "a glaringly xenophobic occurrence."
PROTESTS AT UNIS:
Lindner's spokesperson refers to statements made by the minister on Tuesday:
Interior Minister Nancy Faeser (SPD)
AT SYLT:
"Individuals who raise their voices with Nazi slogans like 'Deutschland den Deutschen – Ausländer raus' are a disgrace for Germany."
PROTESTS AT UNIS:
Thus far, no concrete steps have been taken.
When directly questioned about whether this should be interpreted as a condemnation of the university occupations, she responded: "No." It's about the freedom of expression.
Justice Minister Marco Buschmann (FDP)
AT SYLT:
"Xenophobic slogans are against everything the Basic Law represents." And: "Whoever shouts this is a novice in history."
PROTESTS AT UNIS:
Buschmann defended the authorities' actions after the clearing of the occupied institute in Berlin and added: "Universities are special places - but they are not above the law. Protests on the university campus are subject to the same regulations as other demonstrations."
Labor Minister Hubertus Heil (SPD)
AT SYLT:
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PROTESTS AT UNIS:
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Asked directly about whether this should be seen as a rebuke for the university occupations, she replied: "No." It's about the freedom of expression.
He responded to a similar situation at a shooting festival in Lower Saxony:
"Singing hateful slogans against people is unforgivable. It's beneficial that the state protection of the Gifhorn police is now investigating the incident in Altendorf. (...) I urge all present citizens to show civil courage against such incidents and for our free society."
PROTESTS AT UNIS:
No measures have been implemented so far.
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