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In Mallorca and Düsseldorf, a troubling trend has emerged this holiday season: the sale of Nazi-themed Germany football jerseys with offensive prints and symbols. Visitors to Mallorca, particularly the tourist hotspot Ballermann, have been finding fake pink DFB jerseys adorned with the number 44, which resembles the SS runes, and the number 88, a coded reference to "Heil Hitler."
The sale of these jerseys has alarmed many German tourists, with several reported incidents of police involvement. Despite the public outcry, the legal framework in Spain restricts outright bans on such merchandise, and law enforcement has been slow to act.
According to reports, these jerseys are typically sold for around 20 Euros, with the controversial "Führer" prints and coded numbers fetching a higher price. The reaction from clubs and some establishments in the area has been criticized as insufficient, with many venues appearing to do little to prevent such incidents.
In Düsseldorf, the popular "German Corner" has become a hub for German tourists seeking a taste of home. However, the festivities have been marred by the presence of groups of men who celebrate loudly and with excessive alcohol consumption.
A particular incident at the German Corner last week involved a group wearing questionable clothing, with the venue's owner, Michael Bohrmann, and his wife, Feli, making it clear that they do not condone such behavior. "We stand for openness and tolerance, we don't want such people in our place," they stated.
Mallorca and Düsseldorf are not the first locations to experience problems with Nazi symbols. Shirts with the number 88 and even shirts featuring Hitler photos have been discovered in stores on the island before, and last year, vacationers were reported singing "Germany for the Germans, foreigners out" at a local establishment.
As the holiday season continues, efforts are being made to address this disturbing trend. The sale of offensive merchandise not only goes against the spirit of tolerance and inclusivity but also serves as a reminder of the dark history that Europe worked so hard to erase.
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[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballermann[3] https://www.dw.com/en/tourists-flood-mallorca-island-bar-amid-party-ban-lifted/a-56806400[4] https://www.localentertainment.de/en-US/mallorca/137090/nero-Azul-banned-sale-of-Nazi-shirts-on-Mallorca.html[5] https://www.dw.com/en/germany-pink-nazi-t-shirt-sparks-anger-on-spanish-holiday-island/a-56201112
[1] The recent emergence of Nazi-themed Germany football jerseys with offensive prints and symbols in Mallorca, particularly at Ballermann, has sparked public outcry and incidents of police involvement.
[2] The sale of these controversial jerseys, priced around 20 Euros, has highlighted the need for stronger legislation, as Spain's current legal framework restricts outright bans on such merchandise.
[3] Meanwhile, cities like Düsseldorf have their own issues to contend with, such as the presence of groups celebrating loudly and excessively consuming alcohol at popular locations like the "German Corner."
[4] In response to disturbing incidents, efforts are being made to address this trend, emphasizing tolerance and inclusivity, values that Europe has worked hard to uphold, especially in the wake of war-and-conflicts and political strife.
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