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Racism alarm after video of young people from Göttingen in Cyprus!
Göttingen police are investigating a racist video from Cyprus. Sports clubs react outraged; Incitement in the Göttingen area.
Racism alarm after video of young people from Göttingen in Cyprus!
In a shocking incident from the Cypriot resort of Agia Napa, a video that recently went viral is causing a stir in Göttingen. The approximately 19-second clip shows six young men chanting blatantly racist slogans in German. The police in Göttingen then initiated investigations into sedition ksta.de reported.
The video, initially shared in a private Snapchat group called "Agia Napa 2025," shows the men on a street at night, some of them shirtless and holding bottles. Particularly alarming are the racist expressions loudly chanted by at least two men, including the N-word. In addition, the expression in a gesture that is reminiscent of the Hitler salute makes you sit up and take notice. Whether this was intentional remains unclear. The incident was made public by Bundestag member Ferat Koçak (Die Linke), who shared the video on Instagram before it was removed. t-online.de adds that the suspects come from the Göttingen area and attended high school together.
Reactions from sports clubs
The two affected sports clubs in Göttingen, SC Hainberg and Bovender SV, reacted immediately. SC Hainberg confirmed that one of the members must take a break from all activities until the incident has been clarified. The club environment has made it clear that racism and discriminatory behavior have no place there. Bovender SV joined this call and stated that every person should live in a respectful environment. In a context that shows the increase in cases of discrimination in Germany, this incident is particularly worrying. Current statistics show that 21.8% of Germans are seen as manifestly xenophobic, revealing a worrying shift to the right in society statista.com named.
Criminal law framework
The legal situation is complicated. German criminal law only applies to acts committed within the country. Anti-foreigner statements that take place abroad are only punishable if there is a particular domestic connection. Police spokesman André Baumann emphasized that the police are in contact with the public prosecutor's office to examine the legal options. The spokesman for the public prosecutor's office, Andreas Buick, has viewed the video and is examining possible investigations against the creator of the video. However, it remains unclear whether Cypriot authorities have also started investigations. ksta.de reports on this unsettling legal gray area.
This incident is not the first of its kind. It is strongly reminiscent of a similar video from Pentecost 2024 on Sylt, which caused outrage nationwide. At a time when cases of discrimination and racism are increasing alarmingly in Germany, this incident shows how important it is to take a clear stance against such statements and to take preventative measures.