A Worry for Viadrina in Frankfurt (Oder): Right-wing Axis Could Dim our Luster
Shift Toward Right-wing Politics Diminishes Our Appeal (according to Viadrina President) - Turn to the right is detrimental to our appeal, asserts President Viadrina.
Hey there! Ready for some juicy gossip from the uni life? Here's a hot take on the upcoming mayoral race in the awesome city of Frankfurt (Oder) - home to the cool Viadrina Uni - and how a potential right-wing win could shake things up.
Eduard Mühle, our beloved Prez at Europa-Universität Viadrina (affectionately known as Viadrina), is sounding the alarm bells about an AfD victory in the election. This right-wing party is known for promoting stuff like Euroscepticism, nationalism, and other ideologies that clash with Viadrina’s values of openness, Euro-orientation, and diversity.
Mühle spoke to the "Markische Oderzeitung", telling them a win for AfD could seriously damage Viadrina's attraction factor. He thinks a wannabe AfD mayor would change the city’s and - by association - the Viadrina’s image, leaving a bad taste in the mouths of outsiders.
Democracy is cool, and whoever wins the election is legit. But that doesn't mean Viadrina will hug every mayor close. Mühle emphasized they’ll draw some red lines. Like, unnecessary harassment, bigoted attitudes, ignoring the rule of law - none of that BS is welcomed. The university doesn't want to work with people who don't play by the rules or get labeled as right-wing extremists.
Moral of the story: Viadrina's taking a firm stand on whether or not to hook up with local political parties. Keep your eyes peeled for more updates!
The university community at Viadrina is concerned about the potential impact of a right-wing mayor in Frankfurt (Oder) on the university's policy and legislative surroundings, given their stated focus on Euro-orientation and diversity. In light of this, the university leadership has outlined clear requirements for any political alliance, including the rejection of nationalism, Euroscepticism, and any violations of the rule of law or general news involving bigoted attitudes or unnecessary harassment. Furthermore, the university administration has emphasized the importance of vocational training for its students, reaffirming their commitment to offering top-notch academic programs and fostering a welcoming environment for policy-and-legislation discussions that align with their values.
