Anti-Truth Advocate Emerges among New Peasants' Representatives
In a surprising turn of events, Esther von Krosigk, a figure embroiled in a plagiarism controversy, has been appointed as the press spokesperson for the right-wing farmers' association 'Free Farmers.' Despite the ongoing controversy, Krosigk's books are still available for purchase on online retailers like Amazon.
The Free Farmers, who present themselves as non-political, have been making agrarian political demands and have been the subject of media scrutiny. In the past, they have been accused of tolerating right-wing extremist slogans and making controversial statements about climate change and agricultural regulations.
Krosigk's past is not without controversy. In late 2005, she and a co-author published the book 'What the Pope Laughs About,' which contained stories plagiarized from a satirical website without proper attribution. Similarly, Krosigk has been promoting her book 'Spiritual Conception' without providing evidence of its content.
The Free Farmers have been criticized for their questionable relationship with the truth. In the past, they have been involved in misinformation and plagiarism. However, there is no available information indicating any past involvement of Krosigk with plagiarism or esoteric topics.
The Free Farmers have been quoted uncritically in the media, but their claims have often been met with skepticism. For instance, they deny that the greenhouse gas emissions of agriculture contribute significantly to climate change. When asked for a statement on the allegations, Krosigk and the managing director of Free Farmers did not specify what they found wrong with the 'form of representation.'
The Free Farmers have been vocal about their opposition to what they perceive as 'Brussels bureaucrats' who pursue a 'claim to power' and the goal of a 'creeping expropriation.' They have also been accused of making radical agricultural policy demands, such as suspending all regulations on fertilization, plant protection, and livestock farming that have been in force since 2017.
The Free Farmers have been under investigation and have faced legal challenges. In 2024, they lost a lawsuit against agrar sociologist Janna Luisa Pieper who described them as 'right-wing populist.' They have also been accused of selling 'rip-offs' at excessively high prices by several media outlets and consumer protection agencies.
Despite the controversies, the Free Farmers have managed to maintain connections with the Ministry of Agriculture in Brandenburg and Saxony-Anhalt. However, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture of Alois Rainer (CSU) has not responded to questions about whether they maintain contacts with the Free Farmers.
At a rally last March, a speaker from the Free Farmers put environmental associations on a par with inquisitors and witch burners. Right-wing populist influencer Anthony Lee also spread false claims at a Free Farmers demo in Berlin in mid-January 2024.
The Free Farmers had only 1,900 'members' by the end of March 2024. Despite this, their influence on the political and agricultural landscape remains significant. Krosigk's appointment as their press spokesperson adds another layer of intrigue to their ongoing story.
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