Scandal in the Bundestag: Green MP provokes in the ACAB sweater!

Scandal in the Bundestag: Green MP provokes in the ACAB sweater!

In a remarkable incident, Jette Nietzard, the boss of the Green Youth, performed in the Bundestag with a sweater that wore the provocative slogan "ACAB". This abbreviation, which is generally understood as "all cops are bastards", led a wave of criticism. Critics see a dangerous provocation in her appearance that not only harms the Greens, but could also continue to burden the already tense relationship with the police.

Michael Labetzke, the internal and legal policy spokesman for the Bremen Greens and at the same time federal police officer, expressed vehemently concerns about Nietzard's decision. He described her behavior as "harmful provocation" and emphasized that such actions are used intensively by critics to argue against the party. Labetzke called for a return to a respectful and factual discourse in the Bundestag and realized that while some criticism of the police may be justified, other statements seemed excessive.

criticism of party officials

The criticism of Nietzard's sweater is not only limited to individual politicians. Winfried Kretschmann, Prime Minister of Baden-Württemberg, promptly demanded her party leak, while Felix Banaszak, the federal chairman of the Greens, described Nietzard's perspective on the police as "unacceptable". Cem Özdemir, who acts as a minister of nutrition and agriculture, also agreed with this critical assessment.

Labetzke showed understanding of the trouble about the police work, but pointed out that the "Acab" saying does not contribute constructively to advance the discussion about police structures. He also pointed out that he is personally not violated by such slogans and is always prepared to deal with them. Despite his personal resilience against such statements, he emphasized the need for an apology from Nietzard.

reactions and follow

The reactions to Nietzard's appearance show the area of ​​tension within the political debate about the police and social beauty ideals. Labetzke also criticized the demands of union representatives of the federal police to have the Green Youth observed by the constitutional protection, and described this as a "discourse shift". This type of reaction could be interpreted as a distraction of more important topics in the political area.

In a broader context, the discussion of the “Cultures of the Protest” series of events is reminiscent of the Academy of Political Education, which illuminates the influence of language on social discourses. Sliding such as "ACAB" or "We are the people" not only have a high recognition value, but also condense political positions in a few words. The influence of such slogans on social identity and discourses is considerable, and it is crucial how the media and public deal with it.

The possibility of protest is defined by language and the type of statement. These aspects should play a central role in the discourse on the role of the police and how to deal with their criticism. Ultimately, words are powerful and form the reality in which we live. The responsibility of media professionals, carefully and contextualized, is greater than ever.

The current events could therefore be understood as a wake -up call for a deeper examination of the language and their effects on political discourse. They invite society to think about dealing with provocations and the need for a respectful dialogue.

Welt emphasizes respectful behavior in the Bundestag and sees the entire debate as a call to return to evidence -based political discourses. In the meantime emphasized SPIEGEL Run back a little after the pressure and recognize the complexity of the situation. The discourse is further stimulated by events such as that of the Academy for Political Education and promotes a dialogue about essential social topics.