The German Police Union (DPoIG) noted in its comments to Sputnik on Friday that the insults directed at police by performers of a state-supported anti-hatred concert in the city of Chemnitz were unacceptable.
BRUSSELS (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 07th September, 2018) The German Police Union (DPoIG) noted in its comments to Sputnik on Friday that the insults directed at police by performers of a state-supported anti-hatred concert in the city of Chemnitz were unacceptable.
Last Monday, a state-sponsored concert against violence, hatred and extremism, endorsed by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, was organized in Chemnitz, which recently saw a series of anti-immigrant protests with the participation of far-right and radical forces. However, the event was marred by the performance of the band Feine Sahne Fischfilet, which used extremist speech and, in particular, abusive language toward the police in its songs.
"I have great respect for the office of the state presidency, but I cannot understand the support for clear statements against the police, even calling for violence against policemen, while the police is doing its duty these days, to protect the rule of law and democracy from their enemies," DPoIG head Rainer Wendt said.
The DPoIG office in Berlin issued a separate statement commenting on the recent developments in Chemnitz.
"Many statements from politicians have added to the uncertainty of our police colleagues, so we need public and clear policy support in the future," the statement said.
Meanwhile, DPolG State Chair of Saxony Cathleen Martin warned against making generalizations when assessing the events in Chemnitz and called on the German authorities to listen to the protesters' concerns.
"Many people, who have taken to the streets in recent days, have fears and worries that need to be heard. To denigrate them as 'rightists' or 'fascists' is irresponsible. For a long time, people have been feeling powerless as a result of a gradual dwindling sense of security," Martin said.
The rallies in Chemnitz were sparked by the murder of a German citizen on August 26, allegedly committed by two migrants of Iraqi and Syrian decent, who have since been arrested. According to media reports, hundreds of people have been detained in connection to the Chemnitz protests.
