AfD criticism Hape Kerkeling: Threat after speech at Jewish community
After a speech at the Jewish community in Düsseldorf, Hape Kerkeling was confronted with fierce hostility, which led to the state security being called in. Nevertheless, the comedian remains steadfast in his criticism of the AfD.
24.10.2024, 11:27
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Hape Kerkeling, known for his humorous contributions to film and television, is also known for his social commitment. But this commitment brought him unexpected challenges after a speech at the Jewish community in Düsseldorf. The speech, which was intended to send a clear signal against anti-Semitism, led to a wave of hostility that called in the state security services.
Support and hostility
In the documentary 'Hape Kerkeling - Total Normal', from which the Deutsche Presse-Agentur quotes, Kerkeling describes the mixed reactions to his speech. While he received a lot of encouragement from like-minded people, the hostility was so intense that he worried for his safety. "For me personally, that meant a lot of encouragement from people who think similarly, which is worth a lot to me and was worth a lot. But not just encouragement, but also unimaginable hostility that I couldn't have imagined, so that the state security became active," he explained.
Clear words against the AfD
Despite the threats, Kerkeling remains steadfast in his convictions. In the talk show 'Maischberger', he expressed his criticism of the AfD, which he considers dangerous. He questions the often-heard description of the party as "in parts radical right-wing" and draws a drastic comparison: "If I have a glass of water and put a bit of cesspit water in it, then the whole glass is undrinkable." For Kerkeling, it is clear that anyone who votes for the AfD cannot be a true democrat.
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