Declaration on the Muslims of Germany

Scholz shared on Twitter on the occasion of July 1, the Day for the Elimination of Anti-Muslim Racism.

Stating that racism is a reality in Germany, Scholz emphasized that this reality must be overcome together.

Stating that he will make efforts to combat racism, Scholz said that “racism, anti-Semitism and anti-Muslim hatred must not be allowed.” he used the phrase.

German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said many of the 5.5 million Muslims living in the country experience discrimination and exclusion in their daily lives.

THE MUSLIM ENEMY IS COMMON

According to the German government’s response to the Left Party’s parliamentary question, 124 anti-Islamic crimes were committed in Germany between January and April 2023.

The offenses were stated to be attacking mosques, inciting the public, injuring, insulting, threatening, damaging property, or using unconstitutional symbols.

On the other hand, in the report produced by the 9-member Independent Anti-Muslim Expert Group, it was revealed that anti-Muslim hostility is rampant in a large part of German society.

In the report, it was noted that one in two people in Germany approved of anti-Muslim statements.

JULY 1 ANTI-MUSLIM DAY AGAINST RACISM

In Germany, the Egyptian Marwa El-Sherbini was stabbed to death with 18 stab wounds by the racist Alex W., in front of his wife and 3-year-old son, on July 1, 2009, at the Dresden State Court, where he was brought to out the case about his being exposed to racial slurs on the playground.

Elwy Okaz, who was trying to protect her husband, was also stabbed by the attacker, and the policemen in the courtroom thought he was the attacker and shot Okaz in the leg. The attacker, Alex W, was sentenced to life in prison for murder and attempted murder.

Because the incident was an attack against Muslims, July 1 was declared the Day for the Elimination of Anti-Muslim Racism to draw attention to hatred, attacks, and racism against Muslims. (AA)