Politician Wald from AfD draws criticism for racist remark
In a recent development, the criminal complaint filed by the Left Party against AfD politician Daniel Wald in Saxony-Anhalt for a controversial and perceived racist comment directed at the women's national football team is currently under official investigation by the relevant authorities. The comment, made on platform X, was deemed derogatory towards black people and received widespread criticism on social media, with users accusing Wald of open racism.
The investigation, being handled by the Saxony-Anhalt public prosecutor’s office, is reviewing the case to determine whether Wald's statement constitutes a punishable offense under German law regarding hate speech and discrimination. As of the latest available information, no public announcement about charges or legal outcomes has been made yet.
The Left Party lodged the complaint after the comment was made, sparking controversy and criticism. Despite this, the AfD faction in Saxony-Anhalt continues to support MPs Tillschneider and Wald, funding their trip to Russia during the war. This support has been met with criticism from various quarters.
It is important to note that the AfD faction in the state parliament of Saxony-Anhalt has discussed the remark internally. The AfD Saxony-Anhalt is linked to numerous mandate holders involved in hate speech against migrants and right-wing extremist networks, according to the constitutional protection report.
Meanwhile, David Begrich, a right-wing extremism expert from the Miteinander association, is researching strategies used by far-right actors in local politics. The AfD Saxony-Anhalt is attempting to reinterpret the cultural concept with a "Pride Pass" and the motto "#thinkgerman", positioning themselves as a "beacon for patriots".
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In a separate development, the Constitutional Protection in Saxony-Anhalt investigated any connections between the banned "Kingdom of Germany" and the AfD in the state, and found no such connections. Eva von Angern, chairwoman of the Left Party faction in the state parliament, plans to file the criminal complaint.
The Saxony-Anhalt public prosecutor’s office is currently investigating the controversial remarks made by AfD politician Daniel Wald for potential hate speech and discrimination, as outlined in the criminal complaint lodged by the Left Party. The investigation also scrutinizes the AfD faction's continued support for MPs Tillschneider and Wald, given their history of involvement in hate speech and right-wing extremist networks, as indicated by the constitutional protection report.
