Young Union calls for increased fight against extremism in Neubrandenburg

Young Union calls for increased fight against extremism in Neubrandenburg

In Neubrandenburg, the recent incident of the damage to the Karl Marx statue, which was smeared with a swastika, has triggered a wave of outrage. The Junge Union of the Mecklenburg Lake District (MSE) reacted immediately and called for measures to combat extremism and vandalism. Roman Dieter Olbricht, the chairman of the Junge Union, explained that such acts attack not only the statue, but also the basic democratic values in the city. He urges to proceed more decisively against these developments.

The new attacks on symbols of democracy show how important preventive measures are. The Junge Union calls for increased cooperation between the city, district and the state to promote youth social work. In mobile youth work in particular, the Union sees potential to counter extremism at an early stage. "More needs to be done," says Olbricht. The facilities to support youth must be expanded to prevent such extremist acts.

Requirements for support from the state government

The recent incidents make it clear that responsibility cannot be with the municipalities alone. The state government, namely Minister of the Interior Christian Pegel, criticized OLEBERAGE for the fact that it is often limited to comments without actively acting. "Nothing has never arisen from hot air," he says, and wants pragmatic support in the fight against increasing violence. In the opinion of the Junge Union, actions that aim at locking perpetrators will not be sufficient if work is not prevented at the same time.

The Interior Minister himself had previously sentenced the deeds sharply. The lubrication at the Karl Marx statue described the level as "unbearable and disgusting". In his eyes, the swastika is a symbol of horror from the past, which not only violates human dignity, but also a mockery of the victims of the National Socialist tyranny. "This symbolic violence has no place in our society," he clarified.

The destruction and damage to the statue complements the debate about dealing with extremism, which seems to become more visible in the region. A similar attack occurred beforehand when a rainbow flag was stolen at the Neubrandenburg train station and was replaced by a flag of the Nazi regime. These incidents not only attract local attention, but also represent a broader social discussion about extremism and its growing presence in Germany.

The resistance to extremism

The Junge Union underlines the need to act together against these developments. It is important to act in solidarity and to strongly represent the values of open society. The clubs, educational institutions and civil society are now required to set a strong sign against extremism in Neubrandenburg and beyond. The focus must be on education and education, so that young people do not even get under the spell of extremist ideals.

Neubrandenburg is faced with the challenge of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens, and the recent incidents are a wake-up call for politics and society, resolved against attacks and extremist tendencies. The dialogue about these topics must be actively conducted, whereby the city and politics are required in the coming months to take the initiative.

Extended discussion about extremism in Germany

The current incidents in Neubrandenburg are part of a larger trend in Germany, where extremist tendencies and violence have increased in recent years. Statistics of the Ministry of the Interior show an increase in right -wing motivated crimes, while left -wing extremists and xenophobic attacks also have worrying rates. The Protection of the Constitution reported for over 22,000 registered offenses that could be assigned to the extremist spectrum for 2020.

A report of the protection of the constitution emphasizes that there is a certain susceptibility to right-wing ideologies, especially in rural regions such as Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This could be due to a combination of economic uncertainty, social isolation and a feeling of estrangement within society. The Junge Union MSE therefore calls for an integrated concept to combat these developments, which includes targeted educational and integration measures.

role of youth social work

The focus on strengthening youth social work, especially in rural areas, is crucial for the prevention of extremism. An investigation by the German Youth Institute shows that active youth offers and participation can help promote empathy and tolerance. In Neubrandenburg, initiatives such as sports and creative projects that also include mobile youth work should be encouraged to offer young people alternatives to extremist ideology.

The expansion of preventive measures can help strengthen social interaction and increase resilience towards extremist thoughts. Municipalities that have already implemented successful programs report a high level of acceptance among young people and a noticeable decline in extremist incidents.

social reactions and responsibility

The increasing extremist incidents not only cause internal political reactions, but also a growing public awareness. Organizations such as the “Initiative against Right -Wing Extremism” are committed to ensuring that social cohesion is strengthened and more people are informed about the dangers of extremist ideologies.

In Neubrandenburg, numerous protests and reconnaissance campaigns have been organized in Neubrandenburg who want to set a strong sign against racism and discrimination. These movements are crucial in order to raise awareness of the importance of democracy promotion and to mobilize committed citizens.

Responsibility lies not only among those responsible for politics, but also with every single in society. Education, enlightenment and a strong sense of community can push back the roots of extremism and promote an inclusive society.