Right-wing extremism in schools: Alarming increase in Baden-Württemberg!

Right-wing extremism in schools: Alarming increase in Baden-Württemberg!

In recent months, the situation at schools in Germany has become worryingly worse. According to a report by Deutschlandfunk Right-wing extremist incidents were increasingly reported at various schools in Baden-Württemberg. This primarily in the form of activities such as showing the Hitler salute, the use of National Socialist symbols, graffiti on school buildings and anti-Jewish slogans. The increase in these incidents is particularly striking following the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, which led to anti-Semitic attacks coming into focus.

The ministry has made it clear that the figures mentioned only concern right-wing extremist incidents and not Islamist ones. Blume, the state government's anti-Semitism commissioner, spoke of a dangerous trend and noted that Jewish students often need support, advice and sometimes even protection. “We have to offer the children comprehensive media education,” said Blume in a recent interview. This is particularly important as anti-Semitic conspiracy myths are spread across platforms such as TikTok, X and Instagram, creating worrying perceptions in schoolyards.

A look at the sky

While there are pressing problems in schools, it's worth looking up at the evening sky. On June 7th, an impressive constellation will attract the attention of star lovers: Mercury and Jupiter will be visible in the northwestern sky after sunset. Loud Space.com The two planets will be less than 10 degrees above the western horizon. Particularly interesting for stargazers: Jupiter will be at the top left of Mercury.

This visibility occurs approximately 45 minutes after sunset, so all amateur astronomers should have their binoculars or telescope ready so as not to miss this spectacle. The two celestial bodies are best seen when the sun has completely set. Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, and Mercury, the smallest, offer a small but powerful spectacle that fits into the field of view of binoculars.

A complex interaction

As the events at schools show, there is much to be done in the fight against extremism and anti-Semitism. Education is a key to protecting and strengthening future generations. At the same time, it is important that we also take advantage of the opportunity to explore the wonders of the universe. How fortunate that there is a certain balance at these two points - the view of the social challenges and the infinite expanse of the sky.