Left criticizes CDU: Danger by taking over right -wing narrative!

Left criticizes CDU: Danger by taking over right -wing narrative!

In the political debates of Thuringia, there is currently a heated argument between the left and the CDU. The allegation of the left? The CDU takes over stories of the extreme rights, such as tixio . Katharina König-Preuss, spokeswoman for anti-fascism of the LEFT, has commented in this context and makes it clear that you consider the spread of scandalizing hints about the occupation of the Bauhaus University Weimar as unsustainable.

In their opinion, the occupation of this university is a legitimate form of protest. König-Preuss criticizes that the CDU is inspired by an Instagram video of an extreme right-wing activist. This accusation is not without weight, since it puts the steps of the CDU into a questionable light and indicates a worrying proximity to extremely right positions.

radicalization through digital media

The setting of such topics goes beyond Thuringia. The discussion about the dangers of radicalization has been particularly reinforced by the Internet. According to BPB , digital communication plays a central role in everyday life and can promote radicalization. Extremist actors use social networks to spread their moving stories and glorify violence. This can lead to a deep combination between online and offline events.

The problem becomes particularly clear when you consider that hate speech is widespread on the net. Statistics show that 78 percent of Germans have had experiences with such speech over 14 years, with young users in particular being affected. These derailments can significantly impair social cohesion and, in the worst case, persuade people to withdraw from the public discourse.

Back to the Thuringian debate: König-Preuss warns that the CDU could create a climate of intimidation with its statements. Your demand to the CDU is clear: it should clearly position itself against democracy -insanic currents and not deny the responsibility for the spread of right -wing narrative.

The voices from Thuringia are symptomatic of a larger phenomenon. At a time when extremism is nourished by social media, it is essential that political forces like the CDU critically question their course. Such allegations are not new, but they are more in the focus of the public than ever. The coming weeks could be decisive for how to deal with such topics in the political landscape.