German comedian Kurt Krömer faces a complaint from an Alternative for Germany (AfD) politician after dismissively commenting on the party's voters on Instagram. AfD has also launched a petition and criticized Jan Böhmermann's satirical show on the ZDF television channel. Deutschlandfunk ↗
In his post, Krömer referred to AfD voters as "pig faces" and stated that he does not want to sell them tickets. In another statement, he described them as people who are "mentally disconnected." A member of AfD's federal leadership sees grounds for legal action in his words. n-tv ↗
The comedian reacted to the complaint with equanimity and posted a comment labeling the case "top news." AfD is also continuing its criticism of the public broadcaster ZDF's satirical content, particularly in connection with Böhmermann's satire based on the Simson brand. n-tv ↗
ZDF has defended Böhmermann. The broadcaster stated that the format satirically addresses current topics. According to media reports, satirist Fabian Köster and Böhmermann himself are also facing criticism and attacks from AfD circles. Deutschlandfunk ↗
The case thus links political criticism of comedians with the debate over the limits of satire and public expression. Further developments will depend on whether the complaint leads to a formal investigation and how the relevant authorities respond to it.
AfD files complaint against comedian Kurt Krömer
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AfD-Anfeindungen gegen Satiriker: Diesmal macht das ZDF alles richtig
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| 17:10 15.10.
ZDF - AfD-Politiker zeigt Kurt Krömer an - Beschwerden über Jan Böhmermanns Simson-Satire
Deutschlandfunk
| 23:38 15.10.
ZDF - AfD-Politiker zeigt Kurt Krömer an - Beschwerden über Jan Böhmermanns Simson-Satire
Deutschlandfunk
| 16:02 15.10.
"Muss jetzt erst mal zum Arzt": Kurt Krömer amüsiert sich über AfD-Anzeige
n-tv
| 11:22 15.10.
Petition gegen ZDF-Sendung: AfD-Politiker zeigt Kurt Krömer nach "Schweinegesicht"-Provokation an
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