Demonstrations against the donation made by AfD politician Berndt - SVV speaks out in protest
In the small town of Golßen, located in the Lausitz region, a donation made by Hans-Christoph Berndt, the AfD state parliament faction leader of Brandenburg, has sparked controversy and protests. Berndt, a resident of the town, made a private donation for the local festival that took place on August 8 and 9.
According to the "Initiative Golßen for All", Berndt's donation was listed as a sponsor on a flyer for the festival. However, Berndt denies making any public statement about his donation.
The protest, which took place in the town, was against the influence of leading AfD politicians and right-wing extremism. Berndt, in response, defended his donation, finding the criticism alarming. He perceives the criticism as an attempt to exclude him and his voters.
Berndt also denies wanting to instrumentalize the festival with his donation. The town of Golßen, which is currently struggling financially, is considering the possibility of refusing such donations in the future. The city council will meet on Thursday evening to discuss handling donations from right-wing extremist circles in the future.
It is important to note that Hans-Christoph Berndt has been classified as a confirmed right-wing extremist by the domestic intelligence agency. However, there are no publicly available detailed policies or regulations specific to Golßen that explicitly address the acceptance or rejection of donations from right-wing extremist circles by local authorities.
In Germany, local authorities are expected to follow federal and state laws on political donations and extremist affiliations. Without further official statements or regulations from Golßen's municipal government or Brandenburg state authorities, it remains unclear whether there are formal restrictions or guidelines regarding donations from extremist groups in that locality.
The controversy surrounding Berndt's donation highlights the complex relationship between politics, funding, and community events, and the ongoing debate about the role of right-wing extremism in local politics. As the situation unfolds, it is hoped that both sides can find a way to engage in constructive dialogue and work towards the betterment of the town of Golßen.
[1] Source: Available sources do not provide explicit local policies or regulations regarding donations from right-wing extremist circles by local authorities in Golßen, Germany. The only relevant information found is that Christoph Berndt, Brandenburg's AfD leader, donated to a local festival in Golßen, suggesting that such donations can occur, but not clarifying local rules governing their acceptance.
The controversy over Hans-Christoph Berndt's donation to the local festival in Golßen, a small town in the Lausitz region, has escalated into a debate about the influence of right-wing extremism in local politics and the role of war-and-conflicts, politics, general-news, and crime-and-justice in shaping community events. Despite Berndt's denial of making a public statement about his donation, the listing of his name as a sponsor has stirred controversy and led to protests. The town council is set to discuss handling donations from right-wing extremist circles in the future, as the city grapples with the possibility of refusing such donations.
