Police investigate: racist statements made by young people in Göttingen!

Police investigate: racist statements made by young people in Göttingen!

The Göttingen police have started an investigation into a disturbing incident from Cyprus. This is a racist video that shows several young men chanting hateful shouts against people with black skin. The video was shared in a private Snapchat group called “Agia Napa 2025” and quickly gained public attention. One perpetrator even makes a gesture that bears a worrying resemblance to the Hitler salute. Loud T Online The group comes from the Göttingen region and passed their school leaving exams last year.

Police spokesman André Baumann already confirmed the initial suspicion of incitement. The spokesman for the public prosecutor's office, Andreas Buick, has viewed the material and is checking whether the creator of the video can be investigated. However, it remains unclear whether the authorities in Cyprus are investigating themselves, as racist comments could also be punishable there. In Germany, criminal law only applies to acts committed within the country, which further complicates investigations.

Reaction of the sports clubs

Two sports clubs from the region, SC Hainberg and Bovender SV, also responded to the incident. They clearly distanced themselves from the racist statements and announced internal procedures. SC Hainberg demanded that the affected club member stop all activities until the incident has been clarified. Both clubs clearly emphasized their rejection of racism and discrimination. Such incidents are not only a slap in the face to the groups affected, but also highlight the social challenges that we still have to deal with in Germany.

Discrimination in Germany has not only increased in visibility but also in frequency in recent years. Loud Statista There were around 1,420 documented acts of xenophobic violence in 2024, which is a record high. In addition, over 21% of Germans can be classified as manifestly xenophobic, a worrying increase that indicates increasing social polarization.

A look at the numbers

This increase in discriminatory incidents can be seen in various areas of society, be it in the allocation of housing or in professional development. Examples show that people with foreign-sounding names often do not receive any feedback from landlords when looking for an apartment. Employees being ignored for promotions or insults directed at homosexual couples are also everyday experiences that can be derived from deep-rooted exclusion.

• Wohnungssuchender mit ausländisch klingendem Namen erhält keine Rückmeldung.
• Mitarbeiterin wird systematisch übergangen.
• Homosexuelles Paar wird im Bus beschimpft.

It remains to be hoped that the ongoing investigations will not only hold those responsible to account, but will also raise awareness of the need for a variety of initiatives in the fight against racism and discrimination. Because one thing is clear: we have to stand together as a society and take action against such incidents. Current events challenge us not only to observe, but also to actively take action against all forms of discrimination.