Hubert Aiwanger’s older brother admitted to writing the discovered anti-Semitic leaflet. As reported, a pamphlet was found about the Deputy Prime Minister of Bavaria, Markus Söder (CSU), as a student. As a result, calls for his resignation were heard.
Aiwanger (51) had already rejected in writing on Saturday that he had written the folder himself. At the same time, however, he admitted that “one or a few copies” had been found in his school bag. The politician apologized publicly for the first time on Thursday. He couldn’t remember ever giving the Hitler salute as a schoolboy.
“I deeply regret if my behavior in connection with the pamphlet in question or other allegations leveled against me hurt feelings in my childhood. My sincerest apologies go first of all to all victims of the Nazi regime, their families and all those involved and to the valuable work of commemorating them,” said Aiwanger. At the same time, the leader of the Free Voters counterattacked, complaining about a political campaign against him and his party.
Hubert Aiwanger wrote on X (formerly Twitter) about a smear campaign.
The “Süddeutsche Zeitung” reported about the flyer with anti-Semitic content. Among other things, there is talk of a “lifelong stay in the mass grave” and of a “free flight through the chimney of Auschwitz”. Aiwanger’s brother Helmut spoke only of a ‘sinful childhood’.
Söder: Apologies “too late”
Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) called Aiwanger’s apology too late. His deputy must answer 25 questions quickly in writing, “preferably today.” He then wants to decide about a month before the state elections whether or not he will fire Aiwanger. There are still many unanswered questions for Söder, but the decision must be made honestly, carefully and credibly (see video above).
A spokesman for Aiwanger said questions would also be answered. Meanwhile, the criticism continues. “Hubert Aiwanger’s apology to the victims and survivors of the Shoah was a good step, even though it was long overdue. Unfortunately, he combines this with a complaint about a political motivation for the allegations and still lacks the will to clarify,” the chairman of the Central Council of Jews, Josef Schuster, told Bild.
Source: Krone
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