From Friday, every public building in the southern German state of Bavaria will be required to display a Christian cross at the entrance to greet visitors.
"The cross is a fundamental symbol of our Bavarian identity and way of life. It stands for elementary values such as charity, human dignity and tolerance," declared Bavarian State Premier Markus Soder at a cabinet meeting in April when the new requirement was announced
This is backlash from Bavaria's ruling party (and 75% of voters), the Christian Socialist Union. Germany as a whole is dealing with a massive refugee crisis, and the CSU is losing voters to more...
This is backlash from Bavaria's ruling party (and 75% of voters), the Christian Socialist Union. Germany as a whole is dealing with a massive refugee crisis, and the CSU is losing voters to more radical far-right, anti-Muslim parties
I've heard Bavaria jokingly described as the Texas of Germany in terms of their independent ethos. It is the most conservative and religious German state. Hence why there is a heightened response...
I've heard Bavaria jokingly described as the Texas of Germany in terms of their independent ethos. It is the most conservative and religious German state. Hence why there is a heightened response to the immigrant crisis.
As suggested by @JamesTeaKirk, this is a move by the ruling party to appease conservative voters.
Yep. As is usual in German politics, in order to appease some of the extremists, the party voted to do something that is ultimately meaningless and kinda offensive but also doesn't cause any real...
Yep. As is usual in German politics, in order to appease some of the extremists, the party voted to do something that is ultimately meaningless and kinda offensive but also doesn't cause any real damage. They get to think they've won while the rest of the state goes on doing whatever else they're doing. At least this kind of thing is relatively contained there.
That being said, Germany's sharp shift right has me pretty worried. We saw the last time Germany embraced extremists, and I don't think the AFD (far right party) is all that different from the NPD (neo nazi party) tbh. They moderate what they say to gain appeal, but I have little doubt that if they could outlaw people of certain ethnicities entering the country for example, they gladly would. At least the basic law (constitution) is more expansive then the US's...
I don't know much about what's going on over there. I suppose this isn't spontaneous. Can someone give some context?
This is backlash from Bavaria's ruling party (and 75% of voters), the Christian Socialist Union. Germany as a whole is dealing with a massive refugee crisis, and the CSU is losing voters to more radical far-right, anti-Muslim parties
I've heard Bavaria jokingly described as the Texas of Germany in terms of their independent ethos. It is the most conservative and religious German state. Hence why there is a heightened response to the immigrant crisis.
As suggested by @JamesTeaKirk, this is a move by the ruling party to appease conservative voters.
That's an interesting comparison that puts some of what I've read about Bavaria into a more understandable/explainable context. Thanks!
Yep. As is usual in German politics, in order to appease some of the extremists, the party voted to do something that is ultimately meaningless and kinda offensive but also doesn't cause any real damage. They get to think they've won while the rest of the state goes on doing whatever else they're doing. At least this kind of thing is relatively contained there.
That being said, Germany's sharp shift right has me pretty worried. We saw the last time Germany embraced extremists, and I don't think the AFD (far right party) is all that different from the NPD (neo nazi party) tbh. They moderate what they say to gain appeal, but I have little doubt that if they could outlaw people of certain ethnicities entering the country for example, they gladly would. At least the basic law (constitution) is more expansive then the US's...