Immunity canceled: Gökay Akbulut in the train conflict under pressure!

Immunity canceled: Gökay Akbulut in the train conflict under pressure!

Heidelberg, Deutschland - The Bundestag unanimously lifted the immunity of the left-wing politician Gökay Akbulut, which creates the basis for criminal proceedings against them. This decision, which was made on Thursday evening, also includes the abolition of the immunity of the AfD parliamentarian Ingo Hahn. Akbulut is accused of having thrown a bottle in a train from Heidelberg to Stuttgart in connection with an incident on January 25, 2025.

The allegations are not new, and Akbulut said in an Instagram post that she was thrown at a man with a beer bottle and was sexually insulted and sexually harassed by football fans. After the incident, however, there were doubts about her presentation, and the public prosecutor initiated an investigation into Akbulut in order to suspect the attempted dangerous bodily harm. An application for the cancellation of your immunity was made to be able to determine because of insult.

Witness reports and doubts

The incident raised many questions. As can be seen from reports, there are some witnesses who claim that Akbulut expressed the first insults against football fans. Two witnesses even state that she first thrown a wine bottle before a beer bottle was thrown back as an answer. Akbulut, on the other hand, emphasizes that it was attacked and injured.

The context of racism in football

The incident falls into a larger context in which racism and discrimination in football are increasingly examined. A current study shows that there is a high level of approval of right -wing extremist statements among members of football clubs. Around 8% of the respondents represent a right -wing extremist world view, which clarifies the need to act against such attitudes. Football associations and associations invest in campaigns against racism, but the success of these measures seems to be limited.

experts like the social psychologist Hannes Delto warn of a culture of competition in football, which can lead to promoting exclusive cohesion and thus to racist attitudes. Christian Gaum, sports teacher, sees a clear interweaving between bad behavior and football culture. Early reactions to racist statements are crucial to avoid ignorance and acceptance of such attitudes.

Akbulut's case is not only a legal matter, but also raises fundamental questions about dealing with racism in football and society. The continuing efforts to reform football culture and create a safe environment for all fans remain of the greatest importance.