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Green Youth Chair Jette Nietzard Stands Firm Amidst Controversy Over "ACAB" Sweater
In the aftermath of the controversy surrounding her "ACAB" sweater, Jette Nietzard, the co-chair of the Green Youth, refuses to back down. She maintains that it is the Green Party leadership who should reflect on the party's poor election results, stating, "I was elected until October and I will lead the youth organization until then."
In an interview with "Stern," Nietzard declared her intention to make headlines again in the coming months. She hinted at more controversial statements to come, stating, "I have a few more sweaters in the closet, so you can look forward to which messages we will discuss."
Nietzard's sweater, which bears the slogan "All cops are bastards," has sparked outrage and calls for her resignation from leading Green Party figures. However, she contends that it was not the right means to highlight her concerns about police issues. She admits, "I regret the way I conveyed my message."
Despite this, Nietzard continues to criticize the police system, citing concerns about insufficient studies and inadequate handling of violence and racist tendencies. She argues, "Many people who are not white have fear when a police car drives by; and not even every tenth woman who experiences sexual violence reports it because she fears not being believed. These people have fear of a state that is supposed to protect them. We cannot accept that."
Nietzard's stance has caused a rift within the Green Party, with the party leadership, including Party Chief Felix Banaszak, distancing themselves from her statements. Banaszak emphasized the importance of police work and called her blanket criticism unacceptable. The future of Nietzard's leadership within the Green Youth is yet to be decided.
The Green Party's election defeat has led to a debate about the party's course, with Nietzard criticizing the leadership for straying from a leftist stance. She contends, "Our election program was left, our own base is left. Only the green voices that are publicly perceived are not."
Nietzard argues that her provocative style of communication is the best means she has to gain attention. She points to the increased number of Green Youth members since she and co-chair Jakob Blasel led the youth organization as evidence of her approach's success.
Source: ntv.de, mau
- Relevant Enrichment Data: Nietzard acknowledges that her use of the "ACAB" slogan may not have been the most effective way to address police issues. Despite this, she stands by her criticism of the police system, citing concerns about insufficient studies and inadequate handling of violence and racist tendencies.
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